Rumors are circulating that the popular third-person shooter game, Gears of War, could be making a big return. The game was first released in 2006 and has become an Xbox staple since then. It is one of the most successful and longest-running franchises in gaming history, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a potential new release.
The recent rumors have been circulating due to a tweet from Rod Fergusson, the former Epic Games studio head and producer of the Gears of War franchise. In his tweet, Fergusson stated that he had “some exciting news around Gears of War” coming soon, leading many to speculate that a new entry in the series could be in the works.
The Gears of War franchise has been a great success for Microsoft and Epic Games. It has sold over 22 million copies and spawned five main entries in the series. It has also been credited with popularizing the cover system mechanic in third-person shooters and introducing Horde Mode, which has since become a staple of the genre.
With the franchise's success, it makes sense that Microsoft and Epic Games want to bring the series back. They have already released remasters of the first three games and a card game, so it stands to reason that they would be interested in continuing the series. It is unclear what form this new game will take, but it will likely be a full-fledged sequel.
Fans of the Gears of War series will eagerly await the news of a potential new game. With rumors of a new entry in the works, the beloved franchise will be making a triumphant return. Whether it will be a full-fledged sequel or something else remains to be seen, but we can be sure it will be just as exciting as the previous entries.