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According to a new rumor, Xbox may be offering limited physical editions ofGears of War: Reloadedfor Xbox Series X/S, as well as for PlayStation 5. Earlier this month, Xbox and series developer The Coalition unveiled a new remaster of the Xbox 360 classic calledGears of War: Reloaded. The game’s reveal came with important info like its 4K resolution and 60 FPS performance, as well as its August 26 release date. Perhaps the biggest piece of news to come out of the announcement is the fact thatGears of War: Reloadedis also coming to PlayStation 5, marking a monumental moment as another of Xbox’s most beloved first-party properties finally arrives on Sony’s console.
This isn’t The Coalition’s first rodeo remastering its 2006 third-person-shooter gorefestGears of War, as its first project after taking the reins of the franchise from Epic Games in 2014 wasGears of War: Ultimate Edition, the 1080p Xbox One remaster of the original game. After months of speculation among the Xbox fanbase about aHalo: The Master Chief Collection-styleGears of Warremaster anthology, some were disappointed at the reveal of a second originalGears of Warremaster. However, its vastly improved visuals, day one availability on Xbox Game Pass, and first-time arrival on PS5 arguably makeGears of War: Reloadedone of the more interesting game releases of the year.
Just a few weeks after the reveal ofGears of War: Reloaded, new rumors have cropped up that claim to address the game’s asking price and more. Polish gaming sitePPEclaims thatGears of War: Reloadedwill have a major presence atXbox’s upcoming June showcase, where Xbox will reveal its roughly $50 price point and the game’s limited availability of physical copies for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/ S. The site also mentions thatGearsof War: Reloaded’s preorders will go live the day after its big Xbox showcase appearance.
New Gears of War: Reloaded Rumor Hints at Physical Release and More Expensive Price
It seems likely thatGears of War: Reloadedwill show up at Xbox’s event next month, with pre-orders following the next day. However, Xbox already confirmed the remaster’s price point in its Xbox Wire post earlier this month, where it expressed that, while the game will be available onday one as part of Xbox Game Pass, it’ll also be available to purchase outright for $40, not $50 as PPE suggests. Of course, as Xbox confirmed, those who already own the digital version ofGears of War: Ultimate Editioncan downloadReloadedfor free. As for the potential physical release of the game, with the originalGears of Warbeing such an impactful title in Xbox’s history, it makes sense for thisReloadedremaster to get the physical treatment, though PPE claims that supply may be limited, mentioningIndiana Jones and the Great Circle’s physical availability for comparison.
WithGears of War: Reloadedset for an August 26 release, fans should be able to expect these details to be ironed out next month during the Xbox showcase, which is scheduled to air on June 8. August is looking to be a busy time for game releases, asMafia: The Old Countryis out earlier in the month on August 8, andKonami’s much-anticipatedMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateris out on the 28th.
