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Gears of War 4

A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. Supports Xbox Play Anywhere: yours to play on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.

Release date
October 11, 2016
Platforms
Windows
Developer
The Coalition
Publisher
Microsoft Studios
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About Gears of War 4

Supports Xbox Play Anywhere: yours to play on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost. A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy. Never Fight Alone: Enjoy two-player co-op campaign with friends locally via split-screen or over Xbox Live.

Player 2 can select either Kait or Del. Horde 3.0: Team up with four others and battle wave after wave of increasingly difficult enemies by choosing your combat class, leveling up your skills and deploying fortifications anywhere on the map. Explosive Versus Multiplayer: Compete online in new and favorite game types, all at 60fps on dedicated servers. A new visible ranking system means fairer matchmaking for social, competitive and professional players alike. *Requires broadband internet to download, and 70-80 GB of hard drive space.

Offer not available in Japan or China. Must be 17+. Xbox One, broadband internet (ISP fees apply) and Xbox Live membership required. Not available in all markets. See www. GearsofWar.com for the latest information.

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★ 9.4/10Microsoft Store · 14,891 ratings
Microsoft StoreLast checked November 5, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
a genuinely good game that is just overshadowed by the first act being a mess character writing could've used more care too
★ 2 / 5
Not as dark and as serious as the original trilogy, its hard to take the event serious when the characters are constantly joking. Playing against…
★ 4 / 5
The game overall is fun and it looks good but there is just too much of the story and the story is pretty uninteresting.
★ 3 / 5
Kinda upset about never getting skins for challenges I completed, but horde is a ton of fun with a party, multiplayer is rage inducing, and…

Most recent7

★ 4 / 5
Story and characters are mid... But overall on Hardcore its super solid shooter fun! And looks really solid too for a 10 yr old game…
★ 4 / 5
The game is really eh, it has it's moments, but could've been better, the game doesn't feel as emotional as it should be but it's…
★ 1 / 5
The game is amazing. The opening dealing with Aspho Fields, E-Day, and Anvil Gate. What an awesome way to open. The engine needs updated so…
★ 4 / 5
Aways enjoyed Gears, the franchise seems to always bee fun whichever title you choose to play. The 4h title does feel more impactful which makes…

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