Gears of War Reloaded for PS5 Does Not Include Full Game on Disc, Required Content Download
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 requires additional content downloads, contrary to initial claims.
- The physical disc only serves as an activation key and does not contain the full game.
- This situation may be concerning for collectors who prefer physical copies of games.
- Comparisons are being drawn with Microsofts practice of packaging certain Nintendo Switch titles as download codes rather than physical cartridges.
Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 – Full Game Requires Additional Content Download
Contrary to earlier claims, the physical disc for Gears of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5 does not contain the full game; players must download additional content after inserting the disc into their console. This situation may concern collectors and raises questions about the purchase, drawing parallels with Microsoft’s practice of packaging certain Nintendo Switch titles as download codes rather than physical cartridges.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Gears of War: Reloaded |
| Brief Summary | The original Gears of War returns, faithfully remastered and natively optimized for more platforms than ever before as Gears of War: Reloaded.
Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before. Featuring 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS support, and the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms, this is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S |
| Released | August 26, 2025 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen |
| Content Rating | M |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | The Coalition |
| Genre | Xbox Game Studios |
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