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Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition
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Gears 5: Game of the Year Edition

2020
ShooterAdventure
Gears 5 doubled down on the series' signature cover-based combat, offering a fresh coat of paint and a more open-ended approach to its campaign. The addition of a skiff for traversal and a wider range of character abilities added welcome variety to the usual chainsaw-and-boomshot formula. While the story occasionally stumbles, the sheer weight of the weapons and the visceral thrill of popping a Locust's head keep players invested in the fight.

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From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears 5’s celebrated campaign, refreshed multiplayer and Hivebusters expansion are optimized for the Xbox Series X|S. Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition includes: • Gears 5 base game • Halo: Reach Character Pack • 30 days of Boost • Gears 5: Hivebusters expansion Campaign: With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself. New campaign features let you take your character and weapon skins into new playthroughs and enjoy bonus difficulties and modifiers. Hivebusters Expansion: Play as Lahni, Keegan and Mac – the heroes of Escape mode – on their first operation as part of the secretive Hivebuster program. Thrown together and dubbed “Scorpio Squad,” their suicide mission to destroy a Swarm hive may hold the key to saving Sera and their own redemption. PvP: May the best team win! With new modes and content since Launch, Versus rewards every competitive style, from casual to pro. PvE: Co-operatively battle to survive. Pick your character, pick your class, and hunker down in Horde or push through in Escape. Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Gears 5 has been upgraded to take advantage of Xbox Series X and S, including: reduced load times, instant resume, 120 FPS in Versus and variable refresh rates. Plus, experience 4K HDR Ultra visuals on Series X. Smart Delivery: Buy a copy of Gears 5 for your console and automatically download the version optimized for your device for free, including for Xbox Series X and S. Three-player Campaign Co-op: Battle alongside your friends in three-player online or split-screen co-op. Accessibility: Customize your gaming experience with updated accessibility features, including full controller remapping, single stick movement, Adaptive Controller support, narrated UI and menus, improved subtitles and more.

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  • Fast-paced, third-person shooting with a focus on teamwork and coordinated attacks, mirroring Gears' core gameplay loop.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer is central, with up to four players coordinating strategies and supporting each other against overwhelming enemy forces.
  • Challenging Difficulty is baked in, with hordes of enemies, limited resources, and the constant threat of friendly fire demanding tactical precision.
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  • Demanding third-person shooting and melee combat, requiring careful resource management and precise timing.
  • Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is a core design pillar, with punishing enemies and unforgiving level design that demands mastery.
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