Microsoft have announced the release date for Gears 5, along with a slew of new information.

Gears 5 launches September 10th for Windows PC and Xbox One.

Along tidbits of what the story will be about from the above trailer, we also have trailers on a new game-mode coming to Gears 5 and a character pack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqsgG0HRR8

Firstly, the game’s new mode “Escape” will challenge players to escape a hive with friends. Players can also create their own hives for their friends to fight out of.

In addition, a Character Pack DLC was announced. Anyone who buys any edition of Gears 5 or played the game via the Xbox Game Pass membership by September 16th will get The Terminator Dark Fate Character Pack. We do not know at this time if the Character Pack will be sold separately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSaZPvtSIBs

Finally, anyone who buys the recently announced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can play the game “four days early” from release. That would put it at September 6th.

Here’s a rundown on the game:

The world is crumbling. Humanity’s reliance on technology has become their downfall and enemies are uniting to wipe out all survivors. As Kait you must journey across the biggest, most beautiful Gears world to uncover the origins of the Locust, and fight with your squad to protect what’s left.

Key Features

• Never Fight Alone: Play solo or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, or online co-op. Battle alongside your friends anywhere with cross-play between Xbox One and PC.
• Explore Sera: Skim across glaciers, sail over deserts and descend into sunken ruins to discover the largest and most diverse Gears world ever created.
• Visual Showcase: Play every mode in 4K Ultra HD resolution with stunning HDR at a smooth 60 frames per second.
• Just the Beginning: Additional features, co-op and competitive modes still to be announced.