Gears 5 review

Gears 5 is the cheapest way on this list to get a full shooter campaign plus co-op modes on Xbox One. The Xbox Store sells it for $29.99, and it is included with Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate. The campaign follows Kait Diaz uncovering her connection to the enemy, and the store page says it can be played in three-player online or split-screen co-op. Beyond the story there is Versus for competitive players and two co-op survival modes, Horde and Escape. The page lists eight accessibility features, including full controller remapping, single stick movement, Adaptive Controller support and narrated menus, more than most games here. It ranks below the open-world picks because it is a more focused game, and the story assumes you know the earlier Gears titles. It is rated Mature 17+, and some modes on console need a Game Pass membership.

Who it is for

Players who want a cheap co-op campaign plus Horde mode with friends.

Price

$29.99 on the US Xbox Store; included with Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate.

Gears 5 Xbox Game Studios • Shooter $29.99+
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Campaign following Kait Diaz, playable in three-player online or split-screen co-op
• Versus multiplayer for 2 to 10 players
• Horde and Escape co-op modes
• Accessibility options such as full controller remapping and narrated menus
• Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and co-op

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $29.99, or included in every Game Pass tier listed on the page
• Strength: Three-player split-screen campaign co-op
• Strength: Long list of accessibility features
• Weakness: Rated Mature 17+
• Weakness: Some modes need a paid Game Pass tier on console
• Weakness: Story continues earlier Gears games

Key facts

• Developer: The Coalition
• Release date: September 10, 2019
• US Xbox Store price: $29.99
• Game Pass: Essential, Premium and Ultimate
• Accessibility: 8 features listed

Where it ranks

Gears 5 is No. 5 in our Best Xbox One Games verdict.