Major franchise that helped define Xbox's DNA is crossing over to PlayStation

Gears of War, one of the seminal franchises that helped shape the identity of Xbox, is now crossing over to PlayStation.

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It's happening: Gears of War is coming to PlayStation. Today, Microsoft and Sony announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a new remaster of the 2006 original third-person shooter. Gears Reloaded is coming August 26, 2025 and will be sold for $39.99 on a veritable laundry list of platforms, including PlayStation 5.

The Gears franchise helped establish the Xbox brand during the platform-defining Xbox 360 era, and was a premiere Xbox exclusive series of games for nearly 20 years. Gears breaking platform exclusivity isn't exactly a surprise, as Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has said that no first-party games are off limits for cross-overs. The plan has apparently worked quite well, with Xbox earnings rising and first-party Xbox games topping PlayStation's charts.

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Check below for more information about Gears of War: Reloaded as per the Xbox Wire:

Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, for $39.99 SRP on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam, and arrives on day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. Play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere.

Gears of War: Reloaded includes the full breadth of content from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, delivering the most complete version of the original game to date. Players will gain immediate access to all post-launch downloadable content at no additional cost - this includes the bonus Campaign act, all multiplayer maps and modes, and a full roster of classic characters and cosmetics unlockable through progression.

No matter where you play, Gears of War: Reloaded has been re-engineered to look and feel incredible. Players can expect:

• 4K resolution
• 60 FPS in Campaign
• 120 FPS in Multiplayer
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• Dolby Vision & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
• 7.1.4 3D Spatial Audio
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
• 4K assets and remastered textures
• Enhanced post-processing visual effects
• Improved shadows and reflections
• Super resolution with improved anti-aliasing
• Zero loading screens during Campaign