Strategic crossover
Gearsfans should playGears Tactics. It’s not an essential part of the lore and it’s not the classicGearsformula, but there’s a lot of familiarity inGearsthat translates well to turn-based strategy. I know I’m going to be lobbying for its inclusion in some Game of the Year discussions.
As if being a totally quality game weren’t reason enough, here’s another carrot on a stick:Gears Tacticsprotagonist Gabe Diaz will be a playable character inGears 5multiplayer. All you have to do is playGears Tacticson PC or Xbox to unlock him. Gabe joins the roster on November 17,one week afterGears Tacticsemerges on Xbox.
Playing a separate game isn’t as arduous in this case because of Xbox Game Pass. BothGears 5andGears Tacticsare included with Xbox Game Pass, so there’s no need to own both of them to unlock Gabe. One subscription will have you covered.
Gabe brings another branch of the Diaz family tree toGears 5. He’s Kait’s father, and nothing says Daddy Daughter Day like curbstomping some Locust. Don’t let him die in multiplayer, though. Canonically, the Rustlung has to do him in.
