Microsoft has launched the first beta phase for the MP mode of Gears of War Reloaded. So, below, you can find a video showcasing 17 minutes of gameplay from the PC version. Moreover, we get to see the new PC benchmark tool in action.
Gears of War: Reloaded will have 4K assets. It will also have enhanced post-processing visual effects and improved shadows and reflections. MS also claims that there will be support for HDR, as well as for Dolby Vision & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos. Plus, there will be zero loading screens during the campaign.
As you will see, the game’s graphics are nothing to write home about. Gears of War: Reloaded seems to use the same 3D models as the Ultimate Edition. The devs didn’t update them. Because of this, the game’s environments can look blocky, and the characters might not look as good as expected.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, I did warn you about it in my previous article. So, don’t expect this remaster to be similar to the one we got for Oblivion.
Perhaps the best thing about GoW: Reloaded is its PC features and QoL improvements. For instance, the PC version will have support for ultrawide monitors and variable refresh rates. It will also come with a benchmark mode. Plus, there will be support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and AMD FSR 3.1 from the get-go.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition used Unreal Engine 3 and had a lot of problems on PC when it first came out. One big issue was stuttering when moving around. So, the big question now is this. Will Gears of War: Reloaded have the same problems?
According to reports, the MP Beta suffers from shader compilation stutters. I don’t know if The Coalition will add a pre-compilation step in the final version. I guess we’ll find out when the game comes out.
In terms of performance, the game at least seems to run fine with high framerates. Sadly, SASxSH4DOWZ did not share the specs of the PC they used. Nevertheless, GoW Reloaded will not require a high-end PC system. Or at least that’s the vibe I got from this video.
Microsoft will release Gears of War: Reloaded on August 26th. Moreover, it appears that the publisher is giving away the game for free to those who already own the Ultimate Edition. Or at least that’s what a lot of its owners claim. Personally, I haven’t received any key (as I own the Ultimate Edition on Microsoft Store). So, once – and if – I get it, I’ll make sure to let you know about it.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
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