Gears of War 4 is undeniably one of the hottest third-person shooters of 2016. It follows the story of JD Fenix as he struggles to survive and overcome the fate that befell upon him and his team. As a player, you'll journey through countless survival missions against hordes of hostile machines and locusts that are trying to kill you. If you're a hardcore Gears of War fan and has been following the franchise ever since, then you've probably noticed some of the recurring sights and scenes throughout the campaign. Also, there are hidden collectibles in game which you can obtain through sheer exploration but they can be a pain to find especially considering that there are more than a handful of them hidden across all maps.
In order to help you obtain all 50 Gears of War 4 collectibles, we've made a detailed compilation about each collectible and where to find them. Note that this guide has the complete collectibles in game and obtaining them will grant you 3 achievements in the process. Lastly, this game will contain spoilers as some of the collectibles are also present in the final maps.
Gears of War 4: Act 1: Prologue
UIR Security Report - After successfully taking out the machine gun nest against the grenade portion of the tutorial level, you can then get the first collectible by checking out the paper which is flashing on one of the bunker's desks.
COG Tag 1518451 - Go back to the bunker where Dominic Santiago came from and you will see some cement blocks on the left which depicts the remains of a bear. You can get the collectible by checking it out.
UIR Anti-COG Pamphlet - After you successfully resupplied (after the machine gun nest), open the gate and turn right. You will then see a flashing red and white poster.
Jacinto Herald - After the emergency flashback starts, you will encounter a giant "spider." Go to your left-hand side (away from the room). There's a small booth where you can then find a newspaper collectible.
Cog Tag 49129751 - Find a burning white van in front of the room (House of Commons) and there lies a fallen COG comrade. Behind this van is the collectible.
COG Tag 43516211 - During the "last stand" of this act, during the scene where you will need to go for the ladder, check out the burning vehicle and behind it lies the collectible.
Bernei's Last Will and Testament - Before climbing up a ladder using one hand, in the right side lies a desk with a milk carton. You will then notice a flashing paper. Check it.
Gears of War 4: Act 1 Chapter 1
Rubble Reclamation Manifest - When you and your group shoot a fence, upon walking down the broken fence, go to the right edge and you will find two boxes which are held in a gate. The collectible is behind those boxes.
Shepherd Protection Pamphlet - After entering the Settlement 5 construction site, head past one of the red robots and look to their left side. You will find the next collectible here.
Settlement 5 Resident Assignment List - When you have managed to reached the courtyard area, (a dialogue appears about Kait and his Uncle), enter the building on the ride side of the gate. You will see the collectible in a bookshelf.
COG Birthing Pamphelt - Once you get the quick cutscene in the maternity ward, walk to the room with the bassinets. Walk towards the hallway with a coffee table and two green chairs. The collectible is on the coffee table.
Gears of War 4: Act 1 Chapter 2
DBI Schematics - Once you reach the room that the fabricator lives, go to the control panels on the left side of the same room. Here, you will see a glowing green computer. Check it.
Act 1 Chapter 3
Shepherd Safety Pamphlet - During the initial courtyard scene where it depicts another DeeBee fight; go to the elevated streetside patio (left of the courtyard entrance), here you will find a bench with two crates. Check them.
Act 1 Chapter 4
Village Windflare Lockdown Procedure - Before the front doors of the town hall, you'll find a wooden pillar, check the poster.
Book Inscribed to Kait - Back to where you first walked through the barn, near the entrance is a barrel with apples. Go to the next chair and you'll find the collectible.
Village Mare Breeding Record - On the left side of the camp (facing towards the town hall), there's a little path with tall grass in a fenced enclosure. Follow this path and you will find a workstation of a desk and chair. You will get the collectible on the ground beside them.
Gears of War 4: Act 2 Chapter 1
Anya's Favorite Flower - Before entering the real house of Marcus Fenix, you will see a gate on the right side. Check it and you will then prompt to a hidden cutscene, you will then find the collectible flower beside the gate entrance.
JD's Sixth Birthday Present - After the first fight of Act 2 in the stone shed that should be visible, in the dark corner of this area is another collectible. Check it
COG Military Academy Acceptance Letter - After you enter the mansion, head to the back left room. Near the basement staircase is a letter on a desk in the gloomy room. Check it.
Act 2 Chapter 2
Photo of JD and Anya - On the left side of Marcus' hidden armoy is a dark room that has a fireplace. On the floor directly in front of the fireplace is the photograph.
House Plan - In the basement, go to the left side of the room. You will find a workbench with the collectible.
Old Bottle of Win - Once the plan of DeeBees crashes, you can go to the stone gate on the left side. Move around the wooden crates. Within this crates lies the win bottle.
Gears of War 4: Act 2 Chapter 3
JD's Old Toy Figure - If you choose the right path, go to the bridge and approach a wooden shed.
The New Ephyrian - If you choose the right path, backtrack to the hill and onto the last gate. You will find a broken truck. Check it
