Gears of War Fans Disappointed as Phil Spencer Clarifies Recent Activity

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Summary

  • Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently unlocked several achievements in Gears of War 2 and 3.
  • This has led some fans to believe that Spencer is preparing for a potential Marcus Fenix Collection.
  • Spencer claims that he was playing the games with a friend, and it remains uncertain if The Coalition is working on an anthology-style release or not.

Fans of the “Gears of War” series might be disappointed by Phil Spencer’s rationale behind revisiting the initial trilogy. After a stunning cinematic trailer debuted during Xbox’s Summer Game Fest Showcase in June 2024, “Gears of War: E-Day” has reignited interest in the third-person shooter franchise within the Xbox community. The unveiling also sparked hopes among Xbox enthusiasts for a compilation release similar to “Halo: The Master Chief Collection,” encompassing the original “Gears of War” trilogy.

Microsoft’s Xbox head, Phil Spencer, often leaves his gaming profile, P3, open for public view, giving fans a peek into his platform activities. Last week, eagle-eyed Xbox enthusiasts noticed that Spencer had recently earned several achievements in both Gears of War 2 and 3, sparking a wave of conjecture about Spencer preparing for a possible Marcus Fenix Collection as he revisits these games. With rumors swirling about the 2025 release window for Gears of War: E-Day and the likelihood of an anthology from The Coalition in the style of Master Chief, fans are now speculating that such a collection could indeed be on the horizon.

In a conversation with ex-IGN member Destin Legarie, Phil Spencer explained the reason behind his recent replay of the original Gears of War trilogy. It turns out he was just enjoying the games together with a friend who hadn’t experienced any of the Gears of War series before. This explanation wasn’t prompted by a Marcus Fenix Collection inquiry, but rather came up during a discussion about the advantages of the Xbox ecosystem, specifically highlighting its smooth save system that enabled him to pick up a Gears of War 3 save from as far back as 2011.

Phil Spencer’s Gears of War Activity Doesn’t Confirm Marcus Fenix Collection

For Gears of War enthusiasts, the information shared by Spencer regarding his current Gears projects doesn’t automatically rule out the possibility of a Marcus Fenix Collection in development. The fact that The Coalition is focusing on a prequel, Gears of War: E-Day, might be strategic, considering Xbox’s recent focus on third-party collaborations. This could serve as an opportunity for new PlayStation gamers who haven’t experienced the original trilogy to jump into the series with a Marcus Fenix Collection, either before or after the release of Gears of War: E-Day. A collection like this would be ideal for bringing PlayStation players up to speed on the original trilogy.

Given that Gears of War: E-Day appears to be quite a distance away yet, it’s likely that information about a possible Marcus Fenix Collection might also take some time. It remains uncertain whether or not we’ll see E-Day return in June this year, so keep an eye on Xbox and The Coalition’s social media platforms for any potential updates.

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2025-01-29 21:04