Gears of War: Reloaded may have limited physical editions for Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
According to a new rumor, Xbox may be offering limited physical editions of Gears of War: Reloaded for 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 called Gears 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 that Gears of War: Reloaded is 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 gorefest Gears of War, as its first project after taking the reins of the franchise from Epic Games in 2014 was Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, the 1080p Xbox One remaster of the original game. After months of speculation among the Xbox fanbase about a Halo: The Master Chief Collection-style Gears of War remaster anthology, some were disappointed at the reveal of a second original Gears of War remaster. However, its vastly improved visuals, day one availability on Xbox Game Pass, and first-time arrival on PS5 arguably make Gears of War: Reloaded one of the more interesting game releases of the year.
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Just a few weeks after the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, new rumors have cropped up that claim to address the game’s asking price and more. Polish gaming site PPE claims that Gears of War: Reloaded will have a major presence at Xbox’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 that Gears of 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 that Gears of War: Reloaded will 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 on day 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 of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition can download Reloaded for free. As for the potential physical release of the game, with the original Gears of War being such an impactful title in Xbox’s history, it makes sense for this Reloaded remaster to get the physical treatment, though PPE claims that supply may be limited, mentioning Indiana Jones and the Great Circle‘s physical availability for comparison.
With Gears of War: Reloaded set 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, as Mafia: The Old Country is out earlier in the month on August 8, and Konami’s much-anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is out on the 28th.
