Gears Of War 6 to be fully open world, says insider

The next Gears Of War game is reportedly making the bold move of going open-world, according to leaks from insiders.

While not a lot is known about Gears of War 6, it’s supposedly aiming for a 2024/2025 release, meaning we could catch a glimpse of the game sometime later this year or during next year.

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Despite not knowing the specifics, insiders are now claiming it’ll be the first game in the series to embrace open-world gameplay. That’s a far cry from previous games, which have featured open spaces, but in a more linear format.

The news was shared through an episode of the Xbox On podcast via Shpeshal Nick, who said Gears Of War 6 will be a "full, almost open world game." Nick also claimed the levels featured in Gears Of War 5 were a "step towards that.”

He went on to say that the game’s development is a "little further along than some may think," meaning we might see a reveal sometime next year, perhaps during an Xbox showcase or dedicated Gears Of War showcase. That being said, The Game Awards could also be the perfect venue for a teaser trailer and release date reveal.

The biggest challenge with Gears Of War 6 will likely be where to take the story next. Gears Of War 5 included two endings depending on which character the player picked, meaning a sixth game in the series will have to continue one of those endings to keep the story going.

In other news, Zack Snyder has expressed interest in directing a Gears Of Wars TV film, and we’d be more than happy to see that come to fruition.

Gears Of War 6 currently has no release date, but will launch on Xbox, and probably PC platforms.