At E3 2019, The Coalition appeared on stage during Microsoft’s press conference to showcaseGears 5. Not only did The Coalition confirmGears 5’s release date, but it also revealed a brand new co-op game mode that’s coming to the game called Escape.
Gears 5’s Escape Mode will be a three player co-op experience where players have to plant bombs in Hives and escape with their lives. Based on the trailer, it seems as though players will have unique abilities to help them survive against the hordes, including an electrically-charged knife. Additionally, the usualGears of Wararsenal will be available as well, in addition to some new weapons as well.
And while this feature wasn’t shown off, it was also confirmed thatGears 5players will be able to build their own Hives to challenge friends. Details are scarce, but it sounds like the Escape Mode will have a level editor of some kind, with players presumably able to upload their creations online.
Even thoughGears 5isn’t coming out until September 10, fans will have the chance to try out the Escape Mode ahead of launch. The Coalition confirmed thatGears 5’s Escape Mode will be playable in some Microsoft Stores, so those interested should check with their local store to see if and when they will have the demo available.
As previously mentioned, the Escape Mode wasn’t the only thing shown forGears 5at E3 2019. Microsoft also teased the story mode, and revealed one of its pre-order bonuses.The Terminator is coming toGears 5as a playable character for anyone who pre-orders the game.
More onGears 5and its Escape Mode should come to light in the coming days as those in attendance at E3 2019 go hands on with it. Of course,Gears 5fans can also look forward to returning game modes like Campaign, versus multiplayer, and Horde Mode, so even if they’re not impressed by Escape, there should be plenty to do come September.
Gears 5launches on September 10 for PC and Xbox One.
