The dominoes have gradually been falling when it comes toXboxreleasing its exclusives on rival consoles, and until it finally caves and givesPlayStationaHalogame,Gears of Waris the biggest domino to fall so far.Gears of War: Reloadedis a remaster of the first game in the series and, for the first time in Gears of War history, the game will be available to play onPlayStation, launching onXbox Series X|S,PS5, andPCon the same day.
Regardless of the platform on which you plan to play,Gears of War: Reloaded will be here on Jun 16, 2025. The perfect way to revisit the series, or play a Gears of War game for the first time ahead of Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel that Xbox has now confirmed will be here in 2026. Before E-Day, play Reloaded, and below you can find everything you need to know about placing a pre-order, regardless of where you plan on playing.
Gears Of War: Reloaded’s Price And Pre-Order Bonuses
Go Back To The Beginning On August 26
There are not multiple editions of Gears of War: Reloaded to choose from. Good news for those of you having a hard enough time deciding which platform you’re going to play it on, but bad news for those who would have been willing to pay a little extra to get some bonus stuff.Especially when at $39.99, Reloaded is a very reasonably priced game.
Even though you may’t pay more for an edition of Reloaded that includes more stuff, you can get a little extra by placing a pre-order for the remaster. Reloaded’s pre-order bonuses are additional skins for Marcus Fenix and Civilian Anya.Placing a pre-order will also get you access to the cross-platform beta which begins on June 14, 2025. It spans two weekends, and naturally, if you’re reading this closer to release day, you’ve already missed out on the beta.
you’re able to still be a part of the beta if you plan on playing Reloaded through Game Pass. More on that below.
Playing On Game Pass And Upgrading Your Ultimate Edition
How To Be A Part Of The Beta Without Placing A Pre-Order
There’s also the Ultimate Edition of it all. In 2015, Xbox released an Ultimate Edition of the original Gears of War. Despite a decade passing since then, if you own the Ultimate Edition,you will be able to upgrade to Reloaded for free on August 26. You will also be able to take part in the beta without placing a pre-order if you own the Ultimate Edition.
Before you try to slip through a perceived loophole, only those who owned the Ultimate Edition before Reloaded was announced are eligible for the free upgrade.
FAQ
What Will Gears Of War: Reloaded Include?
Gears of War: Reloaded will include a remastered version of the original game with all of its DLC, the multiplayer mode, and bonus content.
Is Gears Of War: Reloaded Just The First Game?
Yes, Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the first game in the Gears of War series.
Is Gears Of War: Reloaded A Remake Or A Remaster?
Xbox is referring to Gears of War: Reloaded as a remaster, not a remake.
