Gears of War 4

2016 saw the release of Gears of War 4, the fourth title in the mainline series. This particular release was developed by The Coalition, and had players progressing through the game as J.D. Fenix, the son of mainline protagonists Marcus Fenix and Anya Stroud.

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Gears of War 4 Tag Page Cover Art
Third-Person Shooter
Released
October 11, 2016
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
The Coalition
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer

Never fight alone: A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy.

Two-Player Campaign Co-op: Enjoy a two-player co-op campaign with friends locally via split-screen or over Xbox Live.

Horde 3.0: Team up with four others and battle wave after wave of increasingly difficult enemies by choosing your combat class, leveling up your skills, and deploying fortifications anywhere on the map.

Explosive Versus Multiplayer: Compete online in new and favorite game types, all at 60fps on dedicated servers. A new visible ranking system means fairer matchmaking for social, competitive, and professional players alike.

Redefined Cover Gameplay: New weapons, close-cover combat moves, and combat-knife executions turn each piece of cover into an offensive opportunity.
 

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