Formerly know as Black Tusk, The Coalition is proud to announce that Gears of War: Ultimate Edition has now gone gold.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is now available for pre-order and pre-download. Fans who can’t wait to jump into the action on 28th August can visit the Xbox Store to pre-order and pre-download the Standard and Deluxe Editions so that it’s ready to go on Day 1. Those who pre-order will also receive exclusive bonus skins and characters including:

  • Standard Edition (£29.99 GBP): The landmark original “Gears of War” returns, offering a full digital game download, plus pre-order bonus items including the Adam Fenix and Civilian Anya multiplayer skins and Animated Imulsion Weapon Skin for use in multiplayer matches.
  • Deluxe Edition (£44.99 GBP): The ultimate “Gears” experience. On top of the Standard Edition items, the Deluxe Edition also includes the Deluxe Weapon Skin Pack featuring 10 different Animated Weapon Skins and 36 standard Weapon Skins, as well as the Civilian Marcus Fenix and Aaron Griffin multiplayer characters.

In order to celebrate reaching the game’s Gold Status, The Coalition released the opening cinematic which can be view above. In the video, Emergence Day sets in motion a brutal war that would both shatter humanity and forge a valiant band of heroes. Revisit the explosive events that led to the beginning of Gears of War.

Additionally, starting this week through launch, GearsofWar.com will feature a series of new videos on “Remastering ‘Gears of War’” with behind-the-scenes footage leading up to the game’s release. Check out this week’s installment where fans can get an insider look at how the original “Gears” was ushered into the modern age – remastered in 1080p, modernised for Xbox One with 60 frames-per-second competitive multiplayer, and loaded with new content including five campaign chapters never released on Xbox.