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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-tactics|84}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-tactics|84}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|None}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}} | ||
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|hltb = 57740 | |hltb = 57740 | ||
|igdb = | |igdb = | ||
+ | |lutris = gears-tactics | ||
+ | |mobygames = 144999 | ||
|strategywiki = Gears Tactics | |strategywiki = Gears Tactics | ||
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|wikipedia = Gears Tactics | |wikipedia = Gears Tactics | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nn3hckw5tpc | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nn3hckw5tpc | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1184050 | Steam, Account | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1184050 | Steam, Account | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B08KYS789B | Microsoft Store | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account. | {{ii}} All versions require an Xbox Live account. | ||
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+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-11}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GearGame\Content\Movies\|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Coalition_MSStudios.bk2}}. |
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|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] can be set to '''Performance''', '''Balanced''', or '''Best'''.<br/>[[SSAA]] is also available via the '''Resolution Scale''' setting. | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]] can be set to '''Performance''', '''Balanced''', or '''Best'''.<br/>[[SSAA]] is also available via the '''Resolution Scale''' setting. | ||
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===Blurry game textures=== | ===Blurry game textures=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set the Minimum Frame Rate to either "None" or "30" and restart the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gearstactics.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042883431-Troubleshooting-Blurry-Game-Textures|title=Troubleshooting: Blurry Game Textures – Gears Tactics|date=2020-05-12}}</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Set the Minimum Frame Rate to either "None" or "30" and restart the game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gearstactics.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042883431-Troubleshooting-Blurry-Game-Textures|title=Troubleshooting: Blurry Game Textures – Gears Tactics|date=2020-05-12}}</ref>}} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = OGG Vorbis |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = |
Latest revision as of 06:47, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Splash Damage | |
The Coalition | |
Publishers | |
Xbox Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 28, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Gears of War |
Gears of War | |
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Gears of War | 2007 |
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | 2016 |
Gears of War 4 | 2016 |
Gears POP! | 2019 |
Gears 5 | 2019 |
Gears Tactics | 2020 |
Gears Tactics is a singleplayer bird's-eye view strategy game in the Gears of War series.
General information
- Official forums
- Official support
- Official Discord server for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- All versions require an Xbox Live account.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Augustus "Thrashball" Cole | Includes playable character Augustus "Thrashball" Cole (accessible only after completing Act 1 Chapter 4 in the campaign). Limited time exclusive for preorders and post launch purchases made by May 4, 2020 |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\ |
Steam | %LOCALAPPDATA%\GearsTactics\Saved\Config\PC\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1184050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.GanderBaseGame_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\1184050\remote\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1184050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 16:10 gameplay is Hor- compared to 16:9. 16:10 cinematics are Vert+ compared to 16:9.[2] |
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Multi-monitor | Gameplay scales with a combination of Hor+ and Vert-. Cinematics are Vert- scaled to 12:5, then pillarboxed.[3] |
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Ultra-widescreen | Gameplay is Hor+ at 21:9. Cinematics are 16:9 pillarboxed when Cinematic Scaling Mode is set to Letterbox. Cinematics use Vert- scaling when Cinematic Scaling Mode is set to Fill.[4] |
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4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Used in place of exclusive fullscreen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA can be set to Performance, Balanced, or Best. SSAA is also available via the Resolution Scale setting. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Minimum frame rate can optionally be set to 30, 60, or 90 FPS. Frame rate can optionally be limited to 30, 60, 90, 120, or 144 FPS. Cinematic frame rate can optionally be limited to 30 FPS. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | HDR10.[5] | ||
Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, Tritanopia, Protanopia, Monochromacy. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Left stick and right stick sensitivity can be adjusted separately. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Left stick and right stick Y-axes can be inverted separately. Both X-axes can also be inverted separately. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Cursor flickers and moves erratically when mouse and controller are used simultaneously.[6] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Effects, Dialogue. | |
Surround sound | 7.1[7] | |
Subtitles | Select the Subtitles Only captioning option. Text size is adjustable in the Accessibility settings. |
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Closed captions | Select the Full Closed Captioning option. Text size is adjustable in the Accessibility settings. |
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Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Issues fixed
Blurry game textures
Set the Minimum Frame Rate to either "None" or "30" and restart the game[8] |
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Audio is choppy/distorted/has static
Plug headset directly into the PC (instead of into a controller)[9] |
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Change the sample rate to 48 kHz[9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 12 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OGG Vorbis | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 (Skylake) AMD FX-6000 |
Intel Core i5 (Coffee Lake) AMD Ryzen 3 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1184050/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1184050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-13
- Tested at 2560x1600, 2560x1440 resolutions.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
- Tested at 2560x480, 2560x720 custom resolutions.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
- Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
- ↑ Buy Gears Tactics - Windows 10 - Microsoft Store - last accessed on 2020-05-11
- "HDR10"
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-05-12
- Tested with Orban Loudness Meter.
- ↑ Troubleshooting: Blurry Game Textures – Gears Tactics - last accessed on 2020-05-12
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Audio is choppy/distorted/has static – Gears Tactics - last accessed on 2020-05-12