Gears of War: Reloaded Heading To PS5 And Bringing Multiplayer With It

Gears of War: Reloaded has officially been announced for PlayStation 5 in a surprise move. The news came out of nowhere, and it's made waves across the gaming world. While the game is also coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC, the real shock is that it's heading to PlayStation—a first for the Gears franchise, which has always been exclusive to Xbox.

The announcement was made in a low-key way on PlayStation's official Twitter account. The post included a simple image and the message: "Rev up your Lancers—Gears of War: Reloaded comes to PS5 on August 26, remastered from the ground up." It wasn't part of a big event or show—just a quiet reveal, but one with huge meaning.

Microsoft has recently started sharing some of its games with other platforms—Forza Horizon 5 arrived on PS5 earlier this year. But Gears of War is a much bigger deal. It's one of the most important Xbox franchises ever made. The fact that it's now coming to PlayStation shows that Microsoft is changing its approach to exclusives in a major way.

The game itself is more than just a visual update. Gears of War: Reloaded is a full remaster built from scratch to run on modern hardware. It supports native 4K resolution, 60 FPS in the story mode, and up to 120 FPS in multiplayer. It'll also have HDR, Dolby Vision, and surround sound support with Dolby Atmos. Plus, there are major upgrades to graphics, lighting, and effects—and no loading screens in the campaign.

What really makes Reloaded stand out is its full multiplayer support. A lot of remasters only focus on the single-player story, but this one includes full online multiplayer up to eight players, as well as a two-player co-op for the campaign. Even better, it supports crossplay and cross-progression across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. You don't even need a Microsoft account to play with friends on other platforms—though logging in does give you a few extra features like better sync and social tools.

This remaster is also a way to celebrate 20 years of Gears of War. It includes everything from Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, like the extra campaign chapter, all multiplayer maps and modes, and a full lineup of characters. There are no microtransactions or paid DLC—everything is unlocked just by playing.

The game is priced at $40 and is being developed by The Coalition with help from Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. It will also be enhanced for PS5 Pro at launch, and pre-orders will already be available on the PlayStation Store.

Long-time fans also get something special—if you bought the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5, 2025, you'll get Reloaded for free. Physical copies aren't included in that deal, but it's still a generous move. Of course, the game will also be available on day one on Xbox Game Pass.

But beyond the game itself, this announcement represents something bigger. Microsoft is clearly moving away from keeping all its big games locked to Xbox. First, it was Forza, now Gears, and people are already wondering if Halo could be next. Not long ago, the idea of Halo on PlayStation seemed impossible—but now? Not so much.

Nintendo wasn't part of the announcement, and there's no word yet on a Switch 2 version. But even without that, this is a huge moment in gaming history. One of Xbox's most famous series is officially going multiplatform—and doing it in style.

What's most impressive is how simple the announcement was. Microsoft didn't wait for a big showcase. They just dropped the news in early May and let the game speak for itself. It makes you wonder what else is coming—especially with Gears of War: E-Day rumored to be the next big release.

So far, the reaction has been very positive. Even people who don't usually play Gears are paying attention. The great visuals, full multiplayer support, crossplay features, and fair price are drawing a lot of interest. This isn't just about nostalgia—it's a full, modern remake of a classic game that helped shape the shooter genre.

And in a time when people still argue over console exclusives, this kind of move sends a strong message: great games should be enjoyed by everyone, no matter what platform they're on. With Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft is doing more than reviving an old favorite—they're showing what the future of first-party games might look like.

Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting remasters in years—whether you're on Xbox, PC, or finally, PlayStation.