New Gears 5 Trailer Released As Early Access Goes Live

Gears 5's Early Access is now live on Xbox One and PC in most parts of the world, and to [...]

By Tyler Fischer

Gears 5's Early Access is now live on Xbox One and PC in most parts of the world, and to celebrate, developer The Coalition and publisher Xbox have released a brand-new cinematic trailer for the game, just in case you weren't hyped enough for the cover-shooter to return. Dubbed "The Chain," the trailer is driven by the Fleetwood Mac classic of the same name, covered by Evanescence lead vocalist, Amy Lee. According to Xbox, this dark, warped version of the classic song twists the original's meaning to embody the dark threat of Kait's bloodline calling out to her.

As you may know, Gears 5 isn't out until September 10, but Early Access for the game has already begun. Meanwhile reviews for the title have also already started to pour in. Depending on the platform, the game is currently sitting at an 82 or 86 on Metacritic, strong scores, but not amazing scores that are more or less in-line with Gears of War 4, which sits at an 84 or 86 on Metacritic, again, depending on the platform.

Gears 5 will be available to everyone on September 10 via the Xbox One and PC. And in addition to the Windows Store, it will be available on Steam at launch, a first for the series. For more news and media on the game, click here. Meanwhile, for more information on the game itself, below you can read more about it via an official rundown of its key features:

  • Campaign - The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition's robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
  • Escape - A new, aggressive, high-stakes co-op mode featuring a three-player suicide squad that must work together to take out enemy hives from within.
  • Versus - 10+ other game types, new and classic maps and rewards for every competitive style.
  • Horde - Survive using new hero abilities, building defenses, collecting power, leveling up your skills and working as a team.
  • Map Builder - Create custom Escape hive maps and experiences to share with and challenge your friends.
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