The Gears of War franchise can break exclusivity with Xbox and land on PlayStation 5. According to information released by insiders in the industry, Microsoft aims to announce a remastered collection with the first three games in the series during Xbox Showcase, scheduled for June 8.
Case confirmed, the release would represent the debut of The Coalition's iconic action saga in a Sony console. The original trilogy, launched between 2006 and 2011 for the Xbox 360, would be relaunched in high definition and should serve as a gateway to the franchise's next title, Gears of War: e-day.
Collection prepares land for new franchise game
The possible arrival of the collection, informally named Gears of War Collection, has been discussed for months by fans and experts. Thus, the three titles are expected to receive visual and technical improvements, expanding the range of the series and presenting Marcus Fenix and his team to a new audience.
The movement aligns with Microsoft's recent strategy, which has flexed the exclusivity of its franchises. In previous statements, Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox division, said the company will more clearly highlight the destination platforms of its games. Thus, adopting a more transparent posture with the public. This change of approach can make way for Gears of War to achieve more public, especially with the launch of e-day.
Xbox ShowCase should also present new titles
In addition to the possible collection of Gears of War, the event on June 8 should bring other news. According to the insider known as Extas1s, Microsoft prepares a robust presentation with fans awaited ads.
Among the highlights are Ninja Gaiden 4, a Persona 4 remake and a new Hollow Knight: Silksong, although the latter is listed with less certainty. Rumors also mention Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 trailers and the long -awaited Fable Reboot.
The only officially confirmed content is so far the post-SHOW dedicated to The Oter Worlds 2, RPG of Obsidian Entertainment. The sequence had a recently revealed gameplay preview and will end the main broadcast of the event.
Microsoft Expands Multiplatform Presence
The inclusion of titles such as Gears of War on competing consoles reinforces Microsoft's expansion strategy in the game market. The company has signaled a greater focus on services and audience range rather solely on hardware sales.
If realized, the arrival of the collection at PS5 will be able to mark a new phase for the franchise and the relationship between Xbox and PlayStation. For players, change represents an opportunity to revive - or discover - one of the most influential series of the third -person shooter genre.
