Gears of War and Helldivers II Head Over Thirty Releases on Xbox This Week
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered version of the classic game, is coming to consoles and PC on August 26 as a Day one release on Game Pass. It is optimized for Xbox Series X|S, supports cross-play across all compatible platforms, and includes all post-launch content from the original game.
- Helldivers 2, an intense third-person shooter, will also be released on August 26 exclusively on Xbox. Players can team up with up to three others to battle for freedom across a hostile galaxy, completing strategic missions and engaging enemies together.
- Both Gears of War: Reloaded and the high-octane game releasing alongside it on Xbox have been optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- With Game Pass access, subscribers can enjoy both games as part of their subscription on console or PC.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Gears of War: Reloaded and Helldivers II on August 26
Gears of War: Reloaded Release Date: August 26 Platforms: Console and PC Availability: Day one on Game Pass, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere compatible. The classic Gears of War returns, faithfully remastered and optimized. This edition supports cross-play across all compatible platforms. Gears of War: Reloaded includes all post-launch content from the original game, such as an extra campaign act, additional multiplayer maps, and free cosmetic characters and items. Players can dive into the cooperative campaign mode and team up in versus multiplayer. — Helldivers 2 Release Date: August 26 Platforms: Xbox Optimization: Xbox Series X|S Dive into the chaos of Helldivers 2, an intense third-person shooter where up to three players unite to battle for freedom across a hostile galaxy. Teamwork is crucial; friendly fire is an inevitable aspect of war, but without cooperation, victory is impossible. Together, players will complete strategic missions and bravely engage enemies, whether fighting for territory or in head-on combat.
Xbox Game Pass Boost with Gears of War: Reloaded on August 26
Releasing on Xbox alongside Gears of War: Reloaded on August 26, this high-octane game will feature cross-play and Game Pass access for console and PC users. It has also been optimized for Xbox Series X|S and includes all post-launch content from the original game. Players can gear up, squad up, and save the galaxy.
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