Gears 5: Ultimate Edition

About

Gears 5 throws you into a war where the Coalition’s robot army has turned against humanity. Play as Kait Diaz as she uncovers a personal link to the enemy while fighting to save Sera. The campaign balances tactical gunplay with co-op teamwork, letting you tackle missions with a friend or jump into competitive multiplayer. Side missions add variety, though they often follow the same cover-based formula. The Ultimate Edition bundles the base game with a Halo: Reach character pack for multiplayer and 30 days of Boost, a service that speeds up in-game progression. While the story mode earned an 87/100 on Metacritic, its real appeal lies in the co-op and multiplayer modes that keep the series’ aggressive gameplay fresh. The Boost inclusion is a nice touch for players wanting to unlock cosmetics faster.

Storyline

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.