General Information

1. What is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition?
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a remastered version of the original Gears of War, featuring improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, and additional content.

2. When was Gears of War: Ultimate Edition released?
It was released on August 25, 2015, for Xbox One and on March 1, 2016, for Windows PC.

3. Who developed Gears of War: Ultimate Edition?
The game was developed by The Coalition and published by Microsoft Studios.

4. What platforms is the game available on?
The game is available on Xbox One and PC (Windows 10).

5. Is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition a remake or a remaster?
It is a remaster, featuring upgraded textures, improved lighting, reworked cutscenes, and better performance but retaining the original game’s mechanics and story.

6. What are the major improvements in this version?
The remaster includes 4K resolution support (PC version), enhanced textures, 60 FPS multiplayer, updated character models, improved cutscenes, and additional campaign content from the original PC version.

7. Does the game support 4K resolution?
Yes, the PC version supports 4K Ultra HD resolution. The Xbox One version runs at 1080p.

8. Does it include all original Gears of War games?
No, it only includes the remastered version of the first Gears of War. However, Xbox One players who purchased it at launch received Gears of War 2, 3, and Judgment via backward compatibility.

9. Is the campaign the same as the original game?
Yes, but it also includes five additional campaign chapters that were previously exclusive to the PC version of the original game.

10. Can I play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes, it is backward compatible and benefits from improved performance on Xbox Series X|S.

Gameplay & Features

11. What frame rate does the game run at?

• Campaign mode runs at 30 FPS.
• Multiplayer mode runs at 60 FPS for a smoother experience.

12. Is there split-screen co-op?
Yes, the game supports local split-screen co-op for two players.

13. Does it have online co-op?
Yes, you can play the entire campaign in online co-op with a friend.

14. How long is the campaign?
The campaign lasts 10-12 hours, depending on difficulty and playstyle.

15. What difficulty modes are available?
It includes: Casual, Normal, Hardcore, and Insane.

16. What weapons are available in the game?
The game features classic Gears of War weapons such as the Lancer, Gnasher Shotgun, Snub Pistol, Hammer of Dawn, Boomshot, Torque Bow, and Longshot Sniper Rifle.

17. Are there new weapons added?
No, the weapon selection remains the same as the original game.

18. Does the game feature executions?
Yes, the brutal execution animations from the original return, including chainsaw kills and curb stomps.

19. Are there new enemies in the remaster?
No, the enemy roster remains the same, including Drones, Boomers, Wretches, Berserkers, and General RAAM.

20. Does the game include Horde mode?
No, Horde mode was introduced in Gears of War 2, so it is not available in this remaster.

Multiplayer & Online Features

21. Does Gears of War: Ultimate Edition have online multiplayer?
Yes, the game has a multiplayer mode with various classic and remastered maps.

22. How many multiplayer modes are available?
There are eight multiplayer modes, including:

• Team Deathmatch
• King of the Hill
• Warzone
• Assassination
• Execution
• Guardian
• Blitz
• Annex

23. How many players can play online?
Multiplayer supports up to 8 players in different game modes.

24. Does it have dedicated servers?
Yes, dedicated servers are available for online multiplayer.

25. Can I play multiplayer offline?
Yes, you can play local split-screen multiplayer or LAN matches.

26. Are there bots in multiplayer?
No, bots are not available in multiplayer matches.

27. Does the game have a ranking system?
Yes, it has a rank progression system with unlockable skins and rewards.

28. Are there unlockable skins in multiplayer?
Yes, you can unlock character and weapon skins by leveling up and completing challenges.

29. Can I play with friends via cross-platform?
No, cross-play between Xbox One and PC is not supported.

30. Does it include all multiplayer maps from the original game?
Yes, it features all original maps along with additional DLC maps.

Technical & System Requirements

31. What are the PC system requirements?

• Minimum: Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 650 Ti, Windows 10
• Recommended: Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 970, Windows 10

32. Does the game support mods?
No, modding is not supported in Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

33. Is the game optimized for Windows 11?
Yes, it runs on Windows 11, but performance may depend on hardware.

34. Does it support ultrawide monitors?
No, it does not officially support ultrawide aspect ratios.

35. Can I use a controller on PC?
Yes, Xbox controllers are fully supported on PC.

36. Are there any known bugs or issues?
Some PC players have reported performance issues and crashes, but patches have improved stability.

37. Does it have HDR support?
No, HDR is not supported in the Ultimate Edition.

38. Can I use my original Gears of War save data?
No, save data from the Xbox 360 version is not compatible.

39. Does it include cross-save between Xbox and PC?
No, progress does not transfer between platforms.

40. How much storage space does it require?
The game requires around 50GB of storage.

Miscellaneous

41. Does the game support achievements?
Yes, it has a full set of Xbox achievements and Steam achievements.

42. Are there microtransactions?
No, the game does not include microtransactions.

43. Is there a Season Pass?
No, all content is included without a Season Pass.

44. Does it support Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, it is available on Xbox Game Pass for subscribers.

45. Are there any differences between the Xbox One and PC versions?
The PC version supports higher resolutions, unlocked framerates, and better textures.

46. Can I play the original Gears of War on Xbox One?
Yes, the Xbox 360 version is backward compatible, but the Ultimate Edition offers better visuals.

47. Is General RAAM still the final boss?
Yes, General RAAM remains the final boss of the campaign.

48. Are there any cheat codes?
No, cheat codes are not available in the Ultimate Edition.

49. Will there be another remaster of Gears of War?
There is no official news on another remaster.

50. Is Gears of War: Ultimate Edition worth playing in 2025?
Yes! It remains a classic third-person shooter with enhanced visuals, intense gameplay, and engaging multiplayer.