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Taking the story in new and intriguing directions while innovating on the cover based shooter gameplay that made the series so iconic, the next Gears game promises to be an exciting new step for the franchise.If you're here looking to catch up on everything Gears 5 in anticipation, you'll find everything you need to know down below.READ NEXT: Gears of War 5: Everything we know so far Gears of War 5 release date: When will Gears of War 5 launch?Thanks to the cinematic trailer shown at E3 2019, we now know that Gears of War 5 will be releasing later this year on September 10. For those who want the game as soon as possible, you can pick it up four days early on September 6 by subscribing to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.You usually have to pay £10.99 per month to subscribe, but Microsoft's current deal means you only have to pay £1 if you. Video of Gears 5 - E3 2019 - Kait, BrokenGears of War 5: What's the story?If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve surely already played Gears of War 4 and you’re just as tormented by that cliffhanger ending as we are.
It looks like Gears of War 5 will build on the story from the last game, with players instead thrust into the shoes of Kait Diaz, rather than J.D Fenix, with Marcus, Del and the rest of the Gears 4 cast returning.From what we can tell, Kait begins suffering from nightmares after failing to rescue her mother from the Swarm, who was kidnapped due to her and Kait’s connection to the Locust and Queen Myrrah. As a result, she’s determined to learn more about her family origins and how they’re connected to the Locust Horde. Journeying to the birthplace of the Locust, (the New Hope Research Facility from Gears of War 2), Kait hopes to find the answers she’s looking for. Video of Gears 5 - E3 2018 - Cinematic Announce TrailerREAD NEXT: Gears of War 5: Gameplay detailsAt Xbox’s E3 2019 conference, The Coalition unveiled a brand new game mode for Gears of War 5, called Escape.
You and two other people play as one of three characters: Lahni, Keegan or Mac. As part of a group called Hivebusters, they willingly let themselves get captured by the Swarm so that they can be taken back to their hive. Once there, the three of them plant a venom bomb, which releases a lethal poison that will destroy the hive and players must escape before the gas reaches them.Each of the playable characters in Escape come with their own unique abilities. Lahni is specialised for fighting enemies up close and personal, while Keegan can give his teammates more ammo for a limited time. Mac, meanwhile, serves as the group’s tank and uses a shield as his special ability.
In order to escape successfully, players must utilise their abilities and work together whilst being swarmed (we couldn’t resist) by enemies. Video of Gears 5 - E3 2019 - Escape AnnounceHopefully, this means The Coalition will take a few more risks with Gears of War 5, especially considering that many people criticised the previous game for being too familiar and playing it safe. Even Cliff Bleszinski, previous director of the Gears of War series, advised The Coalition to take a few more risks. In an interview with Bleszinski said: “What The Coalition did was give the people what they want. He did the JJ Abrams Episode VII.
I’ve watched Episode VII five times. I still get misty-eyed and all excited, but when I think objectively about it, I’m like ‘there wasn’t a lot of risks there’. So I’m hoping they take a little bit more risk in the future.”. It seems The Coalition heard people's complaints, as they've already confirmed that certain gameplay features have been modified. For example, when answering fan questions for, the developer said that the iconic chainsaw bayonet attack has now been changed from holding the B button to holding the RB shoulder button. This was done because it 'allows players to access all of their weapon’s attack options without having to let go of the thumb sticks, allowing for greater control of both movement and attacks'.If what we've seen so far is any indication, it looks as though Gears of War 5 will be seeing a number of changes and improvements, while still offering that familiar and satisfying gameplay loop that fans of the series have come to love.
The changes can even be seen with the environments which are now more varied, with snowy tundras and lush jungles taking centre stage. New enemies have also been revealed, along with brand new melee weapons.Gears of War 5: What platforms will it launch on?As a Microsoft release, Gears of War 5 will be out on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. The Coalition have also confirmed that Gears of War 5 will have 4K resolution with HDR and will play at 60FPS.
Though I’m a fan of the series, my expectations were not particularly high for Gears 5. Microsoft barely showed off anything from the game’s campaign until last week, and it’s been hard to escape the feeling that the franchise is running out of ideas. 2016’s Gears of War 4 wasn’t a bad game, but it was an extremely safe and unambitious one. In, I said I’d be disappointed if developer The Coalition took a similarly conservative approach for the sequel.I am not even slightly disappointed with Gears 5.The Coalition has delivered an electrifying campaign that shakes up the Gears of War formula while preserving its inimitable action.
Don’t worry, Gears 5 is as gory and intense as Gears has ever been. You still get to chainsaw hulking enemies in half. But the game adds several smart new elements and, above all, has a lot of heart. Gears 5 is divided into four acts. Two of these acts more or less play out like every other Gears game: you’re moving along a linear path that expands into larger areas that play host to the series’s. You spend much of your time hiding behind walls and pillars, waiting for a chance to get your shots off.Here, Gears 5 is as good as Gears has ever been.
The level design is tight and inventive, with each weapon and enemy serving as a welcome new ingredient. The biggest change is that your robot companion, which previously stayed invisible until you needed it to conveniently open a door, is now an active member of the fireteam and has various abilities that can be upgraded with an RPG-ish skill tree. The developers have experimented with open-world designThe other two chapters are quite different and see The Coalition experiment with open-world design. Gears 5 isn’t exactly The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but these segments are a largely successful addition. You explore large vistas on a skiff, a mechanically implausible vehicle that’s like a cross between a kite and a Ski-Doo, and the sheer physics of the thing are entertaining enough to make you want to see as much of the world as you can.What you will find, admittedly, is that there isn’t very much in the world. The spaces are pretty large but generally barren, with just a few minor locations and hidden items to discover. Imagine if Shadow of the Colossus had, like, 10 side missions and the horse controlled like Tony Hawk, and you’re pretty much there.
It’s not a revolution in design, but the freedom to take on objectives at your own pace does make Gears 5 feel a lot less repetitive than its predecessors. This is still a game predominantly about shooting monsters. But for much of its campaign, you can at least decide when you want to shoot them. Often, you won’t want to, but rather soak in the atmosphere instead. Gears 5 is one of the most visually stunning games ever crafted, and the skiff sections show it off at its best. From blood-red deserts stricken by lightning storms to icy tundras where enemies are just a well-placed bullet away from plunging to their watery doom, The Coalition flexes its artistic muscles as well as its technical abilities throughout the entirety of the Gears 5 campaign.
It’s the most colorful game in the series, and it’s all the better for it. ‘Gears 5’ is one of the most visually stunning games ever craftedIt’s also by far the best-written one. You play as Kait Diaz for most of Gears 5, and the shift in focus does wonders. Nothing about the series’s move to its first female lead feels forced or is even directly acknowledged. Gears 5’s plot centers on Kait’s heritage, giving emotional momentum to the storytelling even as the world collapses all around your characters. The game does a great job throughout of establishing the stakes on both a personal and global level.
Driven by a strong performance from Laura Bailey, Kait’s struggles play out with a surprisingly delicate touch, including some genuinely shocking moments.Gears has always had intriguing lore that the games never quite delivered on, but 5 uses its more nuanced characters as a way to delve deeper than ever. The traditional Gears banter is still there, of course, and I won’t say that every joke lands. But the difference is the extra dimension. Again, this isn’t as radical a reimagining as, say, but it’s a big step forward for Gears. It drips with passion and confidenceGears of War 4 felt like a game made by a team with something to prove. The Coalition wanted to demonstrate that it could make a real Gears game, and it succeeded. But with Gears 5, the studio had something else to prove: could it meaningfully add to the formula and reassert the series’s relevance?The answer is an unequivocal yes.
Everything about Gears 5 drips with passion and confidence, from the heartfelt writing and depth of the lore to the structural creativity and the willingness to experiment. This game couldn’t ever replicate the technical shock to the system that the original Gears of War delivered in 2006, but it makes a good case for itself as the strongest entry in the series overall.Gears 5 is unexpectedly phenomenal. It’s the best game Microsoft has published in many years — perhaps not counting anything with “ Forza Horizon” in the title — and it establishes The Coalition as a serious creative force. Even if you’ve never been interested in Gears of War, I’d recommend checking this one out on Xbox Game Pass at least.
It’s about as good as blockbuster shooters get.will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox One and PC on September 6th, and it will be available to buy on September 10th.Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.
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