Is a Gears of War Collection Finally Coming? Fans Are Buzzing!

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Summary

  • Fans speculate on a possible Gears of War anthology, fueled by Phil Spencer’s revisiting of the series.
  • Rumors suggest The Coalition is working on a Marcus Fenix collection remaster for Xbox fans.
  • A potential Gears of War collection release may coincide with the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day launch.

Enthusiasts of the cherished “Gears of War” series are feeling optimistic about a potential compilation release similar to “Halo: The Master Chief Collection”, as Phil Spencer’s recent revisit to the franchise has sparked excitement among Xbox fans. In the last few months, discussions around “Gears of War” have been revived on Xbox platforms following the unveiling of “Gears of War: E-Day” during Xbox’s Summer Game Fest presentation in June. “E-Day” is set prior to the original “Gears of War” trilogy and will center around the camaraderie between Marcus Fenix and his COG comrade, Dom Santiago.

2022 saw whispers about The Coalition developing a Marcus Fenix collection for Gears of War, with industry insiders reporting progress at Xbox’s dedicated Gears studio. Although all mainline and spinoff Gears of War games are accessible on Xbox, only one has been remastered – the original in 2015’s Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. Many fans of the series feel it’s long overdue for the sequels to be given a remastered anthology collection treatment.

Recently, it appears that Xbox head Phil Spencer is experiencing a wave of nostalgia for the Gears series, as his Xbox profile now shows recently unlocked achievements from Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3. In fact, it seems that he hasn’t played these earlier Gears of War games in more than a decade. This, coupled with the announcement of Gears of War: E-Day set for release in 2025, has sparked discussions and speculations about the possibility of a Marcus Fenix Collection.

Phil Spencer Has Been Revisiting Gears of War 2 and 3 on Xbox

It seems logical to anticipate a compilation of the Gears of War series before the release of Gears of War: E-Day. This collection would be beneficial for gamers who are new to the series as it would conveniently gather all these classic games on modern hardware. The question remains whether Microsoft will incorporate the 2013 spinoff Gears of War: Judgment, or the more recent titles featuring Kait Diaz, such as Gears of War 4 and Gears 5. However, given that the collection is expected to complement the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, it’s likely that only the original Gears trilogy will be included initially.

This week, Xbox is set to host its third annual Developer Direct showcase, and while it seems unlikely that “Gears of War: E-Day” will make an appearance, Xbox enthusiasts can still look forward to sneak peeks at “Doom: The Dark Ages,” “South of Midnight” by Compulsion Games, and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.” Fans eagerly anticipating a “Gears of War” collection announcement might have to hold their breath until the Summer Game Fest in June, as they wait to learn if this rumor is true.

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2025-01-21 21:44