Gears of War 2 Player Count is Way Up

The number of players for Gears of War 2 has significantly increased, indicating a revived interest in the game. It appears that both longtime series enthusiasts and newcomers are revisiting Gears of War 2 following the release of Gears of War: Reloaded.

In no time at all, Gears of War: Reloaded garnered 1 million players, drawing Xbox enthusiasts back in and offering PlayStation gamers a chance to explore this game for the first time. It appears that the returning Xbox fans are excited to reconnect with the franchise based on the increase in new player counts for another Gears title.

Gears of War 2 Sees Renewed Interest

There’s been a substantial rise in the number of players enjoying Gears of War 2 on Xbox since the release of its remaster, Gears of War: Reloaded. Over the past two weeks, there’s been a growing curiosity about the second game in the series as more and more players have been diving into it. As per Game Trends data from TrueAchievements, the player count for Gears of War 2 on Xbox has soared by an impressive 126.8%. It seems that many players who finished Gears of War: Reloaded had such a good experience that they’re eager to explore more games in the franchise on Xbox.

One factor that might be contributing to a high number of players for games like “Gears of War: Reloaded” and “Gears of War 2” is their inclusion in Xbox Game Pass. In essence, the entire series can be played through Game Pass, meaning fans can enjoy the whole franchise without any additional cost, making it more appealing. This could potentially lead players directly to “Gears of War: E-Day“, the upcoming prequel set for 2026, which will also be accessible on Game Pass from day one.

The success of Gears of War: Reloaded on the Xbox platform might be attributed, at least partially, to Xbox Game Pass. On the other hand, it seems that Gears of War: Reloaded isn’t experiencing as much success on PlayStation, with reports indicating less than a million downloads. Compared to its performance across all platforms, this is relatively low for Sony. It’s possible that loyal Xbox users, who have remained with the console family for years, are eager to revisit one of the console’s iconic franchises, while PlayStation-exclusive gamers might be less familiar or keen on diving into the entire series as newcomers. However, as E-Day approaches, the rise in Xbox Gears of War players is expected to bring positive impacts.

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2025-09-12 03:03