Gears 5
- First release
- Sep 09, 2019
- Developer
- The Coalition
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition’s robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.Read more
The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition’s robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 09, 2019
- Xbox One
- Sep 10, 2019
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nov 10, 2020
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 5h
- Main + Extras
- 15h
- Completionist
- 18h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Fandom (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- gamescom 2019, the game awards - best action game - nominee, the game awards - best audio design - nominee, the game awards - best performance - nominee
… All 4
, the game awards - best action game - nominee, the game awards - best audio design - nominee, the game awards - best performance - nominee
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 88
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 5h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 15h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 18h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 21,358 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
- Co-op campaignIGDB · 29 Oct
- Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 29 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Adventure
- Third-Person Shooter
- Multiplayer
- Co-op
- Shooter
- Singleplayer
- Gore
Steam content notes
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Crossplay
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Partial controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
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Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Action — The Game Awards 2019
- The Game Awards − Best Audio Design — The Game Awards 2019
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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