According to insiders in the gaming industry, it is possible that a remastered collection of Gears of War is currently in the testing phase. Gears of War is a renowned third-person shooter franchise exclusive to Xbox, and fans have long awaited a remastered collection, similar to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, especially for the second and third titles of the original trilogy, which are restricted to the Xbox 360. Over the years, persistent rumors have fueled speculation about a potential Gears of War collection.
The prevailing rumors regarding a Gears of War collection suggest that The Coalition, the current developer of the franchise, has been enhancing the original trilogy, featuring Marcus Fenix as the central character. According to these rumors, the collection might adopt the name Gears of War Marcus Fenix Collection, with enhancements similar to the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition remaster released by The Coalition in 2015.
Recent rumors continue to reinforce the existence of the collection, with the latest coming from an insider who participated in The Infinite Podcast, Middle Age Gamer Guy (MAGG). According to this source, the Gears of War collection has been completed and is presently undergoing internal playtesting by The Coalition's employees. While the specific games to be included remain uncertain, the insider confirmed the collection's existence. Earlier rumors have also suggested that these remasters are being developed using Unreal Engine 5.
The podcast briefly speculated about the potential unveiling of this collection, with some suggesting it could be announced during this year's Xbox Summer Showcase. MAGG speculated that since Gears of War 6 is reportedly in development, the summer event would be an opportune moment to unveil a trailer and potentially release the Gears of War collection to build anticipation for the rumored sixth installment. However, while the insider is confident about the collection being in progress, fans are advised to manage their expectations, considering the possibility of plans changing unexpectedly.
The release timeframe for this collection remains uncertain, but news of ongoing testing should bring optimism to Gears of War enthusiasts. If the playtests yield positive results, the collection could potentially launch either this year or in 2025. Nevertheless, despite the credibility of the sources, these details remain speculative, and fans are encouraged to approach this information with caution until official announcements are made by The Coalition, Xbox, or Microsoft.