Gears of War: Reloaded has taken the top position on the PlayStation Store digital pre-order charts, indicating strong interest among PlayStation 5 users. This is particularly noteworthy since the Gears of War franchise has historically been exclusive to Microsoft platforms. The upcoming release marks the series’ debut on PlayStation hardware, representing a significant moment for both fans and the publisher.
Priced at $39.99, Gears of War: Reloaded has outperformed several premium titles in pre-order rankings. It currently leads over offerings like the $149.99 EA SPORTS MVP Bundle (combining Madden NFL 26 and College Football 26 Deluxe Editions at a 10% discount), the $69.99 Ready or Not Digital Deluxe Edition, the $79.99 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Digital Deluxe Edition, and the $99.99 Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition. The remaster’s competitive pricing and franchise appeal appear to be driving its strong pre-launch performance.
The strong interest in Gears of War: Reloaded may be partly due to Microsoft’s recent beta test, along with a special offer for existing fans. Players who previously purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox—either digitally or, in some cases, physically—are reportedly receiving free digital copies of the remaster via Xbox console messages, though official details remain limited.
Developed by The Coalition alongside Sumo Digital and Disbelief, Gears of War: Reloaded is a complete overhaul of the 2006 original. Built in Unreal Engine, it delivers native 4K at 60 FPS in campaign mode and up to 120 FPS in multiplayer. The package includes all Ultimate Edition content, such as additional missions, maps, characters, and cosmetics, at no extra cost.
Scheduled for release on August 26, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (including Steam), this marks the franchise’s PlayStation debut, elevating it as one of this year’s most anticipated cross-platform remasters.
