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Gears of War: Reloaded Launches Tomorrow With Global 15:00 UTC Unlock

The remaster unifies PlayStation, Xbox, PC with cross-play, cross-progression, higher frame rates, HDR, Dolby support.

Can't believe it's been almost 20 years.
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Overview

  • The release arrives on PlayStation 5 for the first time alongside Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the PS5 version priced at $39.
  • The game from The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios unlocks globally at 15:00 UTC on August 26 (8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET) with a single worldwide rollout.
  • Server-enforced timing prevents early access via timezone workarounds, including the so-called New Zealand method.
  • Multiplayer and co-op add cross-play and cross-progression with eight-player matches, split-screen support, and returning modes such as Warzone, Execution, and Annex.
  • Technical upgrades include a 4K/60 campaign, 120 fps multiplayer, HDR, remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, Dolby Vision and Atmos, variable refresh rate, and no campaign loading screens.