In 2019 with the release of Gears 5 and the following launch in 2020 for Gears Tactics, it is anticipated that there is a new game on the horizon for the Gears of War franchise. Through job listings for The Coalition, the game studio is in search for hires that are eager to “forge the future of the IP,” the description for multiple postings ask for.
With the addition of The Coalition also conjuring its own touch screen controls for the 2019 release on xCloud since this past fall, at least to public understanding, it is anticipated that the developer is pursuing new projects. Coming from GamesBeat’s Jeff Grubb, it appears that Gears 6 is to potentially be revealed at this coming E3.
Earlier in April, the Electronic Software Association (ESA) that organizes E3 shared that Xbox will be one of the featured firms at this June’s virtual show. However, the contents for the conference are left undetermined. But, Grubb reiterates on a previous statement to reassure there is a possibility for the sequel, however, he clarifies it might be a minor reveal.
My point was more that Gears 6 is till pretty early- they’re not going to show it and they’re [The Coalition] not in the situation where if they don’t have enough, so they’re just gonna like say, “ok, let’s just say we’re working on Gears 6so that people know that coming to fill in this- presentation so it feels like we have stuff.” They’re not in that situation.
Grubb then goes on to indicate that while Gears 6 is certainly not ready for a full-on showcase, there is a window for a potential reveal/cinematic trailer to keep the fire going. “So they’ll have a lot of stuff, and they don’t need to necessarily need rush Gears 6 ahead an just say, “put a logo on the screen or let’s make a cinematic trailer and just say this game that people know are going to come eventually.
“’We don’t wanna say that’s not happening yet, we can hold off and focus on other stuff and wait on Gears 6 until we are more ready.’” Grubb also rekindles the claim he made on a deal being discussed between Microsoft and Kojima Productions. While the plan is still uncertain, it is possible the project will be announced if finalized in time for the show, Grubb shares.
He also includes a possible timeframe for Psychonauts 2 to be present at E3. On Monday, developer Double Fine Productions pressed that the long-awaited sequel is still on its way for the promised rescheduled 2021 release. You can read the full report by heading here.
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