The Official Xbox Podcast Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive | Gears of War: Reloaded
Jun 8, 2025
In this discussion, Kate Rayner, the Studio Technical Director at The Coalition, shares her expertise on Gears of War: Reloaded. The podcast reveals exciting details about visual and audio upgrades that modernize this classic game, alongside the intriguing debate on remastering versus remaking. Listeners will be thrilled to learn about the innovative cross-play feature that allows gameplay across multiple platforms, and performance enhancements specifically designed for PC gamers. Rayner also teases a beta for pre-order customers, enhancing community engagement for the franchise's anniversary.
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Gears' 20-Year Legacy
- Mike Crump recalls being early in his game development career when the original Gears launched in 2006.
- He highlights the original Gears' huge impact on the gaming industry and its 20-year legacy.
Gears Reloaded: True Remaster
- Gears of War: Reloaded is a full remaster, not just a remake, with enhanced resolution and framerate.
- It includes 4K assets, HDR lighting, and spatial audio, making the original game fully modernized.
Remaster Feels Like Original Vision
- Jeff Rubenstein observes that the remastered game looks like how he remembers it in his mind, not like the old versions.
- New lighting and shadows reveal details that were not obvious in the original release.