Gears 5 is the next installment in the action series that revolutionized third-person shooters. Kait Diaz, who had previously fought alongside JD and Del in Gears 4, is the protagonist in Gears 5.The world is crumbling. Humanity's reliance on technology has become their downfall and enemies are uniting to wipe out all survivors.
As Kait you must journey across the biggest, most beautiful Gears world to uncover the origins of the Locust, and fight with your squad to protect what's left.
The Coalition has announced that this weekend’s continuation of the Gears 5 Versus Tech Test will be open to all Xbox Live Gold members as part of Xbox Live Free Play Days. The Tech Test will run from tomorrow, July 26 at 10 a.m. PT to Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m. PT.
To ensure you’re ready for battle, search the Microsoft Store for Gears 5 Tech Test and download to your library. The Tech Test is available for download right now, but servers will be offline until tomorrow at 10 a.m. PDT. As a reminder, online multiplayer will require Xbox Live Gold for Xbox Game Pass for Console members, and you might encounter some queueing as you start to play as the Tech Test is designed to help test servers. The Coalition is committed to making Gears 5 a great online experience for all players and Xbox Game Pass members on launch, and this Tech Test will help.
Players new to the Gears 5 fight can enlist in the Boot Camp training mode and then jump right into Arcade, the new game type designed for over-the-top fun. If you’re returning for another round following last week’s Tech Test, be sure to check out fan-favorite King of the Hill, the updated competitive game type Escalation and continue your Tour of Duty, a series of challenges that grant rewards. A new reward has also been added – the Wreath Bloodspray, which can be earned by completing one match during the Tech Test from 5:30 – 6:30 pm PDT on Friday, July 26.
Key Features:
- Never Fight Alone. Play solo or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, or online co-op. Battle alongside your friends anywhere with cross-play between Xbox One and PC.
- Explore Sera. Skim across glaciers, sail over deserts and descend into sunken ruins to discover the largest and most diverse Gears world ever created.
- Visual Showcase: Play every mode in 4K Ultra HD resolution with stunning HDR at a smooth 60 frames per second.
- Just the Beginning: Additional features, co-op and competitive modes still to be announced.
Gears 5 is coming to Xbox One and PC on Sept. 10, 2019.
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