History of Gears of War: Reloaded in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 11, 2025

Gears of War: Reloaded is an upcoming remaster of the original Gears of War, co-developed by The Coalition, Sumo Digital and Disbelief, and published by Xbox Game Studios. Announced in May 2025, it boasts 4K resolution at 60 FPS for the campaign and 120 FPS support for multiplayer. The game includes all post-launch content from Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and features cross-platform play and cross-progression across supported consoles and PC. This marks the second remaster of the original game, aiming to enhance the experience for both new and returning players.

2006: Original Gears of War Release

In 2006, the original Gears of War, the first installment in the Gears of War franchise developed by Epic Games, was released.

2015: Foundation on Gears of War Ultimate Edition

In 2015, Gears of War: Reloaded is built on the foundation of the game's previous remaster, Gears of War Ultimate Edition, with enhanced graphics and performance.

2015: Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Release

In 2015, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition was released as the first remaster of the original Gears of War.

May 2025: Gears of War: Reloaded announcement and entitlement program

In May 2025 Gears of War: Reloaded was announced with a release date of August 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. It was also announced that players who purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (2015) digitally on Windows, Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S prior to the announcement in May 2025 will be entitled to Gears of War Reloaded at no additional cost.

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May 2025: Gears of War: Reloaded Announcement

In May 2025, Gears of War: Reloaded, the second remaster of the original Gears of War, was announced. The game boasts 4K resolution and 60 frames-per-second for the campaign, and 120FPS for multiplayer modes.

June 2025: Reloaded Announced at Xbox Games Showcase

In June 2025, Reloaded was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase as part of the franchise’s 20th-anniversary celebrations. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it was co-developed by The Coalition alongside Sumo Digital and Disbelief to modernize graphics, performance, and cross-platform functionality.

June 2025: Public Multiplayer Beta

In June 2025, a public multiplayer beta for Gears of War: Reloaded ran over two weekends, featuring modes like Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Warzone. Access was given to pre-order customers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Participants earned exclusive skins for Adam Fenix and the Aphyx Shroud character.

August 26, 2025: Gears of War: Reloaded Release Date

On August 26, 2025, Gears of War: Reloaded is scheduled to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. This marks the debut of the original game on Steam and the franchise's first appearance on PlayStation platforms.

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