Gears of War: Reloaded review

Gears of War: Reloaded is the cheapest way on this list to get a full co-op campaign on one console. The Coalition's store page describes a remaster of the first Gears of War, rebuilt in Unreal Engine with 4K assets, remastered lighting and textures, HDR and Dolby Vision. It includes all post-launch content of the original, including a bonus campaign act and extra multiplayer maps, at no extra cost. Two players can play the campaign in split-screen or online, and Versus multiplayer supports two to eight players at up to 120 fps. Cross-play and cross-progression mean friends on PC can join and your saves follow you. Newcomers can pick a modern control layout. It costs $39.99 and is in Game Pass Premium and Ultimate. The catch is age: this is a remaster of the first game in the series, so its campaign is shorter and simpler than recent releases, and its store page notes that online multiplayer on console needs Game Pass Essential or higher.

Who it is for

couch co-op players on a budget

Price

$39.99 on the US Xbox Store; included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.

Gears of War: Reloaded Xbox Game Studios • Shooter • Action & adventure $39.99+
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Campaign co-op in split-screen or online for 2 players
• Versus multiplayer for 2 to 8 players at up to 120 fps
• All post-launch content included, with a bonus campaign act and extra maps
• Cross-play and cross-progression across platforms
• Modern or classic control layouts

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $39.99, the cheapest paid game on this list
• Strength: Included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate
• Strength: Supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
• Weakness: A remaster of the first Gears of War, so the campaign is shorter than newer releases
• Weakness: Mature 17+ for blood, gore and strong language
• Weakness: Online multiplayer on console needs a Game Pass subscription

Key facts

• Developer: The Coalition
• Release date: August 26, 2025
• US Xbox Store price: $39.99
• Game Pass: Premium and Ultimate
• Rating: Mature 17+

Where it ranks

Gears of War: Reloaded is No. 6 in our Best Xbox Series X Games verdict.