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{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Coalition}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|The Coalition}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Splash Damage}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Splash Damage}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lemon Sky Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-vs-gears-of-war-ultimate-edition|title=Digital Foundry vs Gears of War: Ultimate Edition|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://news.xbox.com/2016/03/01/gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-now-available-windows-10/|title=Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Windows 10 Available Now on Windows Store - Xbox Wire|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-for-windows-10|73}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-for-windows-10|73}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-of-war-ultimate-edition--1|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-of-war-ultimate-edition--1|78}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|hltb = 26794 | |hltb = 26794 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = Gears of War | + | |strategywiki = Gears of War |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 77938 |
| − | |wikipedia = Gears of War | + | |wikipedia = Gears of War: Ultimate Edition |
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store}}. | ||
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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]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Rename video files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename video files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/48zswy/gowue_windows_10_skip_startup_movies/|title=GOW:UE Windows 10 skip startup movies : GearsOfWar|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Reboot in safe mode. | # Reboot in safe mode. | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DeltaPC_1.5.0.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Wargame\Movies}} |
# Rename {{file|SplashScreen.bik}}, {{file|MGSLogo.bik}}, {{file|TheCoalitionLogo.bik}}, and {{file|UE3AnimatedLogo.bik}}. | # Rename {{file|SplashScreen.bik}}, {{file|MGSLogo.bik}}, {{file|TheCoalitionLogo.bik}}, and {{file|UE3AnimatedLogo.bik}}. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Undo this change before downloading any update for the game otherwise Microsoft Store may download the entire game again.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Undo this change before downloading any update for the game otherwise Microsoft Store may download the entire game again.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/4905wv/gears_ue_pc_new_update_is_here_finally_got_it/d0o1104|title=Gears UE PC new update is here. Finally got it download. : GearsOfWar|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = Synchronizes saved games.<ref>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9nblggh3shm5|Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Windows 10 – Windows Games on Microsoft Store}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Supported.<ref name="Title Update 3">[https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/a35773093fe74d3d9970e0a896b16d6d/threads/win10-title-update-3-available-for-ultimate-edition-on-win10-%E2%80%93-3-29-2016/23670d97-b5d9-4bb9-9f59-f9a5e22bab86/posts [WIN10] Title Update 3 available for Ultimate Edition on Win10 – 3/29/2016 | Technical Support and Help | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site]</ref> Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-04-29|comment=}}</ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Supported.<ref name="Title Update 3">[https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/a35773093fe74d3d9970e0a896b16d6d/threads/win10-title-update-3-available-for-ultimate-edition-on-win10-%E2%80%93-3-29-2016/23670d97-b5d9-4bb9-9f59-f9a5e22bab86/posts [WIN10] Title Update 3 available for Ultimate Edition on Win10 – 3/29/2016 | Technical Support and Help | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site]</ref> Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<ref> {{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2021-04-29|comment=}}</ref> [https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/gearsofwarue Use this mod from RoseTheFlower for 32:9 and wider.] |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=13 September 2016|comment=}}</ref> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=ChaosBahamut|date=13 September 2016|comment=}}</ref> | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] toggle. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] toggle. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = In-game setting added in Title Update 5 (also requires Windows 10 Update KB 3156421).<ref name="Title Update 5"/> Enabling | + | |vsync notes = In-game setting added in Title Update 5 (also requires Windows 10 Update KB 3156421).<ref name="Title Update 5"/> Enabling Vsync may cause stuttering even if the system can otherwise run the game well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/a35773093fe74d3d9970e0a896b16d6d/threads/vsync-creating-a-stutter-issue/d3bc9e93-c021-4df5-8bb8-79adbab1dec6/posts?page=1|title=Vsync creating a stuttering issue.|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-120. <ref name="Title Update 5"/> | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-120.<ref name="Title Update 5"/> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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===Frame rate drops after Windows 10 update 1809=== | ===Frame rate drops after Windows 10 update 1809=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Frame rate on ultra settings varies from 120 to 30 FPS independently of hardware. It is a known issue that the developers are aware of but regard as a low priority.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearsofwar.com/t/gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-windows-10-drop-fps-after-v-1809-october-update/11258/95|title=|date=|snippet=We did gather info for an investigation but - frankly - Ultimate Edition’s population on Windows 10 makes it a low priority vs the ongoing Gears 4 1080 Driver Issue and Gears 5 development.}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} Frame rate on ultra settings varies from 120 to 30 FPS independently of hardware. It is a known issue that the developers are aware of but regard as a low priority.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.gearsofwar.com/t/gears-of-war-ultimate-edition-windows-10-drop-fps-after-v-1809-october-update/11258/95|title=|date=|snippet=We did gather info for an investigation but - frankly - Ultimate Edition’s population on Windows 10 makes it a low priority vs the ongoing Gears 4 1080 Driver Issue and Gears 5 development.}}</ref> Setting shadows to low can fix fps drops for some users (even when reported GPU load is low).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/i9g30z/gears_of_war_ultimate_edition_pc/|title= Gears of War Ultimate Edition low fps fix |date=22/01/22|snippet=}}</ref> |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink 2 | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| The Coalition | |
| Splash Damage | |
| Lemon Sky Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 1, 2016[2] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 73 |
| OpenCritic | 83 |
| IGDB | 78 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
| Series | Gears of War |
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|
| Gears of War | |
|---|---|
| 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 of War: Ultimate Edition is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game in the Gears of War series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Game Pass for PC | |
- All versions require Microsoft Store DRM.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Rename video files[3] |
|---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DeltaPC_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\WarGame\Config |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DeltaPC_8wekyb3d8bbwe\SystemAppData\wgs |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Cloud | Synchronizes saved games.[5] |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Supported.[6] Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9.[7] Use this mod from RoseTheFlower for 32:9 and wider. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | [8] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | In-game setting added in Title Update 5.[9] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA toggle. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | In-game setting added in Title Update 5 (also requires Windows 10 Update KB 3156421).[9] Enabling Vsync may cause stuttering even if the system can otherwise run the game well.[10] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-120.[9] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Delete cannot be bound to commands as it is used to delete bindings. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing disabled as of Title Update 2.[11] | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Control scheme: default, alternate, tournament; sticks: default, legacy, left-handed, legacy left-handed; triggers: default, left-handed | |
| Controller sensitivity | Look sensitivity, target sensitivity, zoom sensitivity | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration | Xbox One version only. |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, and dialogue | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | Xbox One version only.[12] | ||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | [13] | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[14] |
|---|---|
| TCP | 53, 3074, 14001 |
| UDP | 53, 80, 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500, 5000, 7777, 8700, 8701, 9000, 13000, 13002, 14001, 30000–30099 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Explicit multi-adapter support
- Support for multiple GPUs was being worked on as of March 2016.[15]
Frame rate drops after Windows 10 update 1809
- Frame rate on ultra settings varies from 120 to 30 FPS independently of hardware. It is a known issue that the developers are aware of but regard as a low priority.[16] Setting shadows to low can fix fps drops for some users (even when reported GPU load is low).[17]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video 2 |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.7 GHz AMD FX 6-core |
Intel Core i5 3.5 GHz AMD FX 8-core |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB of VRAM |
| Other | Windows 10 November update installed (Windows 10 Version 1511) | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ Digital Foundry vs Gears of War: Ultimate Edition - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Windows 10 Available Now on Windows Store - Xbox Wire - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ GOW:UE Windows 10 skip startup movies : GearsOfWar - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Gears UE PC new update is here. Finally got it download. : GearsOfWar - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Windows 10 – Windows Games on Microsoft Store
- ↑ [WIN10] Title Update 3 available for Ultimate Edition on Win10 – 3/29/2016 | Technical Support and Help | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2021-04-29
- ↑ Verified by User:ChaosBahamut on 13 September 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Title Update 5 available for Ultimate Edition on Win10
- ↑ Vsync creating a stuttering issue. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [WIN10] Title Update 2 now available for Ultimate Edition on Win10 – 3/15/16
- ↑ GOW U (PC) split screen? | Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site
- ↑ Updates coming to Gears: UE for Windows 10 - Updated March 18 | Technical Support and Help | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site
- ↑ [WIN10] Networking Ports - Ultimate Edition For Windows 10 | Technical Support and Help | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site
- ↑ Rod Fergusson on Twitter: "@SPARTAN_132 @GearsofWar @Microsoft working on multi-GPU and if you unlock framerate it runs at monitor framerate so may need to bump it up."
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on
- "We did gather info for an investigation but - frankly - Ultimate Edition’s population on Windows 10 makes it a low priority vs the ongoing Gears 4 1080 Driver Issue and Gears 5 development."
- ↑ Gears of War Ultimate Edition low fps fix - last accessed on 22/01/22