Experience the game that launched one of the most celebrated sagas in entertainment
The shooter that defined the first generation of HD gaming has been painstakingly remastered in 1080P and modernized for Xbox One, and is packed full of new content including five campaign chapters never released on Xbox.
Release date: 25 August (Release date are subject to change)
Purchase price: Available at selected stores
Format: XBox One
Age restriction: 18
The story of ‘Gears of War’ thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the depths of the planet. Players live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warriors from below.
Features:
For a limited time, purchase and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and get the entire Xbox 360 Gears of War collection for use on Xbox One!*
*Includes Xbox 360 titles Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment. Each title will work as part of the Xbox One Backward Compatibility program upon Backwards Compatibility general availability – expected autumn 2015. To qualify purchase and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox Live between August 25, 2015 and December 31 2015.Must be over eighteen years of age. Xbox One, broadband internet (ISP fees apply) and Xbox Live membership required. Dates, content, and features subject to change. Not available in all markets. See www.GearsofWar.com for the latest information. Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see https://www.xbox.com/xbox-one/backward-compatibility. Xbox 360 accessories and Kinect, and games requiring those accessories, are not compatible with Xbox One consoles. Xbox Live and broadband internet required for initial download of game to console.
Campaign Features:
The landmark original Gears of War has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in full 1080P. Every aspect of the game including lighting, environments, characters, and cinematic scenes have been beautifully recreated – this is the first at its best!
Included are five exhilarating campaign missions never played before on console that follow Delta Squad as they battle their way to Timgad Station.
Go deeper into Gears fiction with five Gears of War comic books, which can be unlocked and read within the game.
Support for 7.1 Surround Sound
Game trailer:
*Please note: This trailer contains scenes with blood and gore, intense violence and strong language that some viewers may find to be disturbing. Requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Some material may be inappropriate for children. Viewer discretion is advised. Not suitable for children under 18.
