Game news 9 years later, this video game has a new lease of life thanks to the highlight of the Xbox conference
He was the highlight of the Xbox Games Showcase. 5 years after the release of the last episode, the announcement of its prequel made players nostalgic and many went to the first opus of the saga.
A return to basics
It was during the Xbox Game Showcase that many players learned the news: Gears of War will return with a highly anticipated episode! Subtly named Gears of War: E-Day, the episode planned for 2025 has been talked about. In fact, the title takes us right back into Emergence Day. A turning point in the history of the license, given that this event is none other than the trigger for the plot. Following this announcement, players were infatuated with nostalgia and many of them relaunched Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. The remake of the first part released in 2006.
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According to a report published by TrueAchievementsthe number of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition players on Xbox has increased enormously. Based on over 2.4 million players, the title resulting from a collaboration between Microsoft and The Coalition saw a drastic 323% increase in players following the announcement of Gears of War: E-Day . It’s the perfect time to dive back into the world of the franchise!
A beautiful front door
For those who have never played a Gears of War, all titles in this franchise are available on the Xbox Game Pass Console. As for PC players, only titles released after the remake of the first part in 2015 are playable.
Released in 2015, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a very good remake to enter the franchise before the arrival of the prequel. With a score of 82 on Metacritic (the original game had an excellent score of 94), it is considered a good remake bringing with it mechanics from the last games. Enough to improve certain gameplay elements as well as the comfort of the player.
Gears of War: E-Day takes place 14 years before the events of the first game. In the middle of Emergence Day, the day when the Locust horde (commonly called Larvae) emerged from its lair to attack Sera, the only habitable planet in the system in which the plot takes place. You will play as Sergeant Marcus Fenix and Corporal Dominic Santiago, two war heroes. The game is scheduled for release in 2025.
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