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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Tech Interview">[ | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Tech Interview">[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-gears-of-war-4-tech-interview Tech Interview: Gears of War 4 • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2016}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-of-war-4|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-of-war-4|83}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Loot box }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Loot box }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Xbox Cross Play title - Play multiplayer with Xbox One and PC players. However Core and Competitive playlists are not cross-platform.<ref>https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/27/14420068/gears-of-war-4-xbox-one-pc-cross-platform-multiplayer</ref> | + | {{++}} Xbox Cross Play title - Play multiplayer with Xbox One and PC players. However Core and Competitive playlists are not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/27/14420068/gears-of-war-4-xbox-one-pc-cross-platform-multiplayer|title=polygon.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh4pbbm | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass|Standard Edition}} | | Windows }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh4pbbm | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B01EZB96OA | Microsoft Store |Ultimate edition <ref>https://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-Ultimate-Windows-Digital/dp/B01EZB96OA/</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store||Arxan}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store||Arxan}}. | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The '''Standard Edition''' includes only the base game. | |
| − | {{ii}} The base game. | + | {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Edition''' includes the base game and season pass. |
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===Free trial=== | ===Free trial=== | ||
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{{ii}} Full access to multiplayer Versus, Escape and Horde. Access to first chapter of Campaign. | {{ii}} Full access to multiplayer Versus, Escape and Horde. Access to first chapter of Campaign. | ||
{{ii}} All progress carriers over upon full game purchase. | {{ii}} All progress carriers over upon full game purchase. | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = DLC includes Gears Packs and multiplayer maps. | ||
| + | |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]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes 19 Gears Packs, Horde Expert Gears Pack, Access to Developer Playlists and ownership of 24 post-launch multiplayer maps. | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| “Brothers to the End” Elite Gear Pack | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Vintage Del Pack | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 = Synced with Xbox One |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = <ref> | + | |multimonitor notes = Cutscenes and some animations are {{term|Vert-}}. HUD can be moved towards the center, but not enough to have it on the center screen.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/56ikvv/gow4_supports_multimonitor_setups_and_runs_them/|title=GoW4 supports multi-monitor setups, and runs them pretty well. : GearsOfWar|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = Native support.<ref name="Tech Interview"/> Cutscenes are at 16:9. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Native support.<ref name="Tech Interview"/> Cutscenes are at 16:9. | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = Up to 100°.<ref> | + | |fov notes = Up to 100°.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/3128346|title=Gears of War 4 PC benchmark performance tested|date=May 2023}}</ref> Split-screen players can set FOV separately.<ref name="Title Update 2">[https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/e9b54fc61eb74ad783d533ca502b0132/threads/gears-of-war-4-title-update-2-december-6th-2016/366859c8-f9ca-4475-90b3-0976acff9676/posts Gears of War 4 Title Update 2: December 6th 2016 | Gears of War 4 | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site]</ref> |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = Always borderless in Fullscreen mode. | |borderless windowed notes = Always borderless in Fullscreen mode. | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to x16 |
|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Forces [[TAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Forces [[TAA]]. [[SSAA]] available via resolution scaling. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | |vsync notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | ||
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|60 fps notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | |60 fps notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-144. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
| − | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = |
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia. | |color blind notes = Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia. | ||
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{{ii}} Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers. | {{ii}} Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers. | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
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|key remap notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | |key remap notes = <ref name="Tech Interview"/> | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing on by default. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input 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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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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===Game consistently freezes/crashes the computer after 20 to 30 minutes of play=== | ===Game consistently freezes/crashes the computer after 20 to 30 minutes of play=== | ||
| − | Async compute is known to cause system crashes, even on new hardware. Disabling async compute in the graphics options should fix the freezing/crashing issues.<ref> | + | Async compute is known to cause system crashes, even on new hardware. Disabling async compute in the graphics options should fix the freezing/crashing issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/e9b54fc61eb74ad783d533ca502b0132/threads/gears-of-war-4-pc-freeze---fix/1fdbd43d-6398-4dc8-b5ab-84c23a09ee5c/posts?page=1|title=Gears of war 4 PC freeze - fix|date=May 2023}}</ref> Those who experience crashes using a Nvidia card should download Display Driver Uninstaller, run in safe mode and update to the 398.36 driver which contains a potential fix. Fix effectiveness has not yet been ascertained. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 3 February 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| The Coalition | |
| Splash Damage | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 4[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 11, 2016 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| OpenCritic | 84 |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | Loot box |
| 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 |
Key points
- Xbox Cross Play title - Play multiplayer with Xbox One and PC players. However Core and Competitive playlists are not cross-platform.[2]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Store | |
Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC: Standard Edition | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Ultimate edition [3] | |
- All versions require Microsoft Store and Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM.
Version differences
- The Standard Edition includes only the base game.
- The Ultimate Edition includes the base game and season pass.
Free trial
- A free trial is available (10 hours of gameplay).
- Full access to multiplayer Versus, Escape and Horde. Access to first chapter of Campaign.
- All progress carriers over upon full game purchase.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | DLC includes Gears Packs and multiplayer maps. |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass | Includes 19 Gears Packs, Horde Expert Gears Pack, Access to Developer Playlists and ownership of 24 post-launch multiplayer maps. | |
| “Brothers to the End” Elite Gear Pack | |
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| Vintage Del Pack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\GearGame\Saved\Config\UWP\ |
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GameUserSettings.inicontains video settings.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Cloud | Synced with Xbox One |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Cutscenes and some animations are Vert-. HUD can be moved towards the center, but not enough to have it on the center screen.[4] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Native support.[1] Cutscenes are at 16:9. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | [1] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Up to 100°.[5] Split-screen players can set FOV separately.[6] | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Always borderless in Fullscreen mode. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to x16 | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Forces TAA. SSAA available via resolution scaling. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | [1] | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | [1] Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-144. |
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| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
- Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | [1] | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing on by default. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Separate options for both X and Y inversion. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | 5 presets | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Separate options for both X and Y inversion. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Character Dialogue. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | Windows language setting must be set to Spanish from México (Español de México). |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op, Versus Split-screen (choice of horizontal or vertical).[6] Supports crossplay with Xbox One |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
Game exits to desktop after splash screen logo with no error
This appears to be an issue with user account permissions affecting Windows 'local' user accounts (those not using a Microsoft account tied to their Windows account).
Fix 1: Download any free app from the Microsoft Store. Downloading a new app appears to reset the licences for the currently logged in profile and can fix the problem.
Fix 2: Convert the local account to a Microsoft account in the User Settings area of the control panel. You can covert it back to a local account through a similar process in User Settings.
Game consistently freezes/crashes the computer after 20 to 30 minutes of play
Async compute is known to cause system crashes, even on new hardware. Disabling async compute in the graphics options should fix the freezing/crashing issues.[7] Those who experience crashes using a Nvidia card should download Display Driver Uninstaller, run in safe mode and update to the 398.36 driver which contains a potential fix. Fix effectiveness has not yet been ascertained.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3470 AMD FX-6300 |
Intel Core i5-4690 AMD FX-8350 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti AMD Radeon R7 260X 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB of VRAM |
| Other | Windows 10 Anniversary Update installed (Windows 10 version 1607) | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Tech Interview: Gears of War 4 • Eurogamer.net
- ↑ polygon.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-Ultimate-Windows-Digital/dp/B01EZB96OA/
- ↑ GoW4 supports multi-monitor setups, and runs them pretty well. : GearsOfWar - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Gears of War 4 PC benchmark performance tested - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gears of War 4 Title Update 2: December 6th 2016 | Gears of War 4 | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site
- ↑ Gears of war 4 PC freeze - fix - last accessed on May 2023