The Locust are back—Gears of War: Reloaded looks incredible in first screenshots
The remastered classic shows off its 4K visuals, enhanced lighting, and a release date fans won’t want to miss.
Microsoft has officially revealed the first images of Gears of War: Reloaded, a full remaster of the 2006 original that redefined third-person shooters. With a complete visual overhaul, this new version brings the gritty Locust war into a new generation, featuring 4K resolution, upgraded textures, and cinematic lighting improvements.
The game is being rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 and will support full cross-play and cross-progression across platforms. It’s also day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Here’s what fans can expect so far:
- Release date: August 26, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Upgrades: 4K resolution, enhanced lighting, reworked character models
- Features: Cross-play and cross-progression
- Available on: Xbox Game Pass at launch
Gears of War: Reloaded aims to reintroduce longtime fans and newcomers to the brutal intensity of Marcus Fenix’s war against the Locust Horde: only now, it looks better than ever.
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