The Coalition and Splash Damage released an official launch trailer for the Gears of War spin-off Gears Tactics Monday, showcasing the story players can expect and unique gameplay mechanics inherent to the X-Com-styled turn-based strategy game. At the end of that trailer it was revealed that pre-installation is available for the PC version of the game.
Gears Tactics will launch on April 28, 2020 for Windows 10, the Xbox Game Pass, and Steam, and is currently listed online to be pre-purchased via Microsoft and Valve’s respective platforms. A version for Xbox One is in development to be released at a currently unknown later date.
The pre-order bundle included with an Xbox Game Pass subscription also nets interested players a new recruit, Augustus Cole, and a sports-themed “Thrashball” armor set for him. However, the offer will expire for anyone without an active subscription after May 4.
This spin-off title will take place 12 years before the original Gears of War while offering gameplay familiar to those who have played titles like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, according to its launch trailer.
Gears Tactics releases April 28 on PC, and an Xbox One version is also in development.
Sources: Microsoft Store, Steam, Thrashball Cole Bundle
