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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Released August 25, 2015 on PC and Xbox One

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About Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is an updated release of the first game in the series, arriving on August 25, 2015. It is a third-person shooter that can be played alone, in co-operative play, in multiplayer, or in split screen. The game sits under the Action, Science fiction, and Horror themes and is available on PC and Xbox One. Epic Games developed it, and Microsoft Studios published it. It belongs to the Gears of War series.

This refreshed edition improves the visuals and audio of the original and brings in missions and maps that were once limited to the PC release. Newer mechanics from later entries have also been added, including spotting enemies and swapping weapons mid-sprint. Players can host private matches, and dedicated servers handle both online matchmaking and those private sessions.

The game carries an ESRB M (Mature 17+) rating and a PEGI 18 rating.

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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition FAQ

When did Gears of War: Ultimate Edition come out?

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition came out on August 25, 2015.

What platforms is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on?

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition came out on PC and Xbox One.

Who made Gears of War: Ultimate Edition?

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Studios.

Is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition multiplayer?

Yes. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative and split screen.

What is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition rated?

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+) and PEGI 18.

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