Gears of War
About
Gears of War is a landmark third-person cover shooter franchise centred on humanity's struggle for survival against the subterranean Locust Horde on the planet Sera. Since its debut in 2006, the series has helped define a generation of action gaming through its innovative cover-based combat, cinematic storytelling and powerful themes of brotherhood and loyalty. Led by iconic characters including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, Gears has built a distinctive science-fiction universe of unforgettable creatures, armour, weapons and imagery, while retaining a passionate global fanbase across two decades.
Highlights
20-year legacy as one of gaming's most influential and culturally defining shooter franchises
Iconic protagonists Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, beloved by fans across multiple generations and mediums
Award-winning original trilogy widely considered among gaming's greatest, plus five additional mainline and spin-off titles
Major entertainment expansion into feature film, animated series at Netflix, novels, comics, and merchandise partnerships
Gears of War: Reloaded remaster launched August 2025 across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Steam with cross-play support
Gears of War: E-Day launching October 2026 on next-gen hardware with ambitious scope and horror-inflected narrative
Recent News
Oct 2026
Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC
Jun 2026
E-Day gameplay reveal and extended Gears of War: E-Day Direct showcase new movement and destruction systems
Nov 2024
Original voice actors John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro confirmed returning for Marcus and Dom in E-Day
Aug 2025
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