GEARS OF WAR: RELOADED

Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive way to experience one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. This remaster brings the landmark original Gears of War to modern platforms with stunning enhancements.

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Overview

  • 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS for unmatched clarity.
  • Cross-play support across platforms with seamless progression and campaign saves.
  • Remastered visuals including textures, lighting, shadows, reflections, HDR, and Dolby Vision.
  • Dolby Atmos audio, lightning-fast load times, and full split-screen or online co-op.

Players can crush the Locust threat together in campaign or squad up for Versus multiplayer with next-gen fidelity and performance.

Project Details

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | Microsoft Windows | Xbox Cloud Gaming | PlayStation 5

Genre: Third-Person Shooter

Partners: Xbox Game Studios | The Coalition | Disbelief

Service: Co-Development

Engine: Unreal Engine 3

The Ask

Sumo Digital collaborated with The Coalition and Disbelief to modernize the original Gears of War for today’s hardware and ecosystems. This required:

  • Porting a UE3 title to new platforms.
  • Replacing legacy online systems with modern solutions.
  • Delivering cutting-edge graphical enhancements while maintaining performance targets.
  • Adding accessibility features and optimizing for handheld devices.

Our Involvement

Remaster & Porting

  • Ported the original UE3 title to Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation 5.
  • Fully replaced legacy online systems with PlayFab, adding cross-play and social features.

Graphical Enhancements

  • Integrated DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and VRR for next-gen performance.
  • Optimized rendering to achieve 120Hz in multiplayer.

Platform & Performance

  • Updated all platform SDKs for compliance and stability.
  • Optimized UI and performance for handheld devices.

Accessibility

  • Added speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and screen narration for inclusive gameplay.

Impact

Our work on Gears of War: Reloaded demonstrates Sumo’s ability to:

  • Modernize classic titles for next-gen platforms while preserving their legacy.
  • Deliver cross-platform integration and social connectivity.
  • Implement advanced graphical technologies for stunning visual fidelity.
  • Enhance accessibility and optimize for diverse hardware, ensuring every player can experience the game.
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