Gears of War

Rumor: Leaks Indicate Gears of War Collection Won’t Have Multiplayer

ByDavid Gilbert

Alongside rumors involving a potential Gears of War trilogy collection, a new claim suggests it may launch without multiplayer features. Despite the collection’s existence not being officially confirmed, gamers continue to speculate about its features. Over the years, gamers have yearned for a remastered version of Epic Games’ trilogy. As these rumors run rampant, will fans finally get some happy news regarding their heavily-demanded request?

A Gears of War Remaster Has Strings Attached

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Image from Gears of War 2 courtesy of Epic Games

Given the franchise’s popularity, the possibility of a remastered Gears of War trilogy collection has always been plausible. While recent rumors reignite excitement among fans, some reports have suggested that the collection could be making its way to the PlayStation 5. If true, this move would be the first for the franchise, as the games have had a home on the Xbox since the beginning. So far, no updates have been announced to confirm the rumor. So, where did all these talks about this rumored collection come from? In a recent announcement, journalist Jez Corden revealed that the collection may not have multiplayer features.

Due to Corden’s claim, heated discussions erupted on X as gamers who eagerly anticipated a revival of the original trilogy’s multiplayer mode were left disappointed with this potential omission. Many fans envisioned that the collection would be comparable to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which included full multiplayer capabilities across its games. Additionally, Corden revealed that the collection would focus solely on the campaigns instead. Ultimately, this decision has left fans wondering if they could still have a nostalgic gaming experience without this beloved feature.

Reason for Potential Multiplayer Mode Omission

Besides disappointment and confusion among fans, the rumored Gears of War collection doing away with multiplayer mode sparked intense speculation. One possible reason for this possible omission could be the upcoming release of Gears of War: E-Day, the sixth installment in the franchise. This decision makes sense as The Coalition may want to focus on the game instead to avoid splitting the player base.
As the situation unfolds, fans continue to wonder about the implications, specifically about the absence of multiplayer and its impact on the collection’s appeal. Not only that, but it’s up in the air if the other gameplay modes will be enough to keep players interested. Thankfully, Jez Corden provided some much-needed insight, suggesting that co-op will be added to the collection. However, whether this feature will be limited to campaign co-op or the popular Horde mode featured in Gears of War 2 and 3 is brought back remains to be seen.

The Epic Gears of War Franchise

Created by Epic Games, the Gears of War franchise has become a prominent media franchise due to its series of video games. While the franchise has been owned and published by Xbox Game Studios, it’s been developed and managed by The Coalition. On November 7, 2006, the original game was released exclusively on the Xbox 360, followed by two subsequent titles, 2008’s Gear of War 2 and 2011’s Gear of War 3. Notably, the series is considered one of the best-selling franchises for the Xbox 360. It emphasizes cover-based combat, where players utilize stealth and objects to evade gunfire or engage enemies strategically, contributing to its popularity.

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