The official launch trailer of Gears of War 4 - technically the fifth installment from the critically acclaimed Gears of War franchise - has finally arrived and we couldn't be happier.
Our trusty chainsaw bayonets are making a comeback along with fan favorite Marcus Fenix sporting a full beard. Although he will obviously kick Locust butt, the former Gears Of War protagonist is now letting the new generation take the spotlight.
Introducing New Heroes And Two-Player Co-Op
Brought to you straight from The Coalition and Microsoft Game Studios, Gears Of War 4 takes place 25 years after the events of its predecessor. Marcus Fenix has aged and is now training the new generation of heroes to fight a new Locust-like species. Among this band of super soldiers is his son, JD, who automatically assumes as first player. The new Gears Of War trailer also revealed the two new playable characters in action - JD's best bud Del, and an Outsider name Kait, who reminded me so much of Lisbeth Salander. In addition to all the action-packed footage, from a dash of intrigue in the storyline to a badass rendition of Nothing Else Matters and you get a pretty epic trailer; which gave me devil-may-care biker gang feels.
Player two can choose between the two characters and enjoy two-player co-op campaign with friends locally via split-screen or over Xbox Live.
Pre-Order Exclusives
If you pre-order, you will recieve the "Brothers to The End" Elite Gear Pack which pays homage to some of the beloved characters of the Gears Of War universe - plus gold weapons.
"Brothers to The End" Elite Gear Pack contains:
- "Tomorrow Anya" Character
- "Old Man Marcus" Character
- "Zombie Dom" Character
- Gold Wave Lancer and Gnasher Weapon Skins
Trailer And Release Updates
Gears Of War 4's release date is on October 11, 2016 on the Xbox One and is debuting on the Windows 10 in 4k.
You can watch the trailer here:
What do you think of the new Gears Of War 4 trailer?
