Gears Tactics goes up for pre-load on Xbox One
Maybe it’ll launch sooner rather than later.
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What you need to know
Many months ago, Microsoft confirmed thatGears Tactics, the XCOM-like tactical shooter from The Coalition, was coming toXbox One"later in 2020." Well, it looks like the day is approaching fast because now you can pre-load the game on the console throughXbox Game Pass. Many users are reporting this on Reddit and Twitter.
Gears Tactics can now be pre-installed on Xbox One.@DanielHeithorn@XcloudTimdog@DMC_Ryan@Wario64@WilmyHood@Colteastwoodpic.twitter.com/P699OYf5usGears Tactics can now be pre-installed on Xbox One.@DanielHeithorn@XcloudTimdog@DMC_Ryan@Wario64@WilmyHood@Colteastwoodpic.twitter.com/P699OYf5us— Xbox News (@_XboxNews)August 2, 2020August 2, 2020
Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy title set in the popular Gears of War universe. Following strategist Gabe Diaz, you’re tasked with bringing down a high-value target known as Ukkon, a Locust scientist responsible for some of the horde’s most biomechanical war beasts.
The title garnered great reviews at launch and Windows Central’s Jez Corden said the following in hisreviewof the game.
Despite some issues with polish in the late-game cinematics and an underdeveloped progression system, Gears Tactics remains an incredibly fun first-effort in what could easily evolve to be a core part of the Gears of War universe. It was awesome seeing the Locust again from another perspective, complete with one of the better villains we’ve seen from the franchise in recent years.
Are you excited to play it on Xbox One? Let us know. As expected, it’sXbox One X Enhanced.
Related: Read our Gears Tactics full review!
It’ll last you a couple of months
Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 200 games for one monthly fee. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also adds Xbox Live Gold to the package so you can play online with your friends.
Survive the Locust
Gears Tactics brings tactical, turn-based combat and marries it to classic, frenetic Gears action. Outfit your squad and take down a Locust leader creating monstrosities.
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