The Gears franchise, formerly known as Gears of War, found its footing as one of the biggest new IPs on the Xbox 360, becoming an instant hit after the first game debuted with gory cover-based third-person shooter gameplay. Since its inception in 2006, this series has gone through various shifts, including a change of developers. Today, Gears is led by The Coalition, a studio known for its expertise in Unreal Engine and making the most out of Xbox’s hardware. For nearly two decades, Gears has remained a key first-party IP for Xbox, and you can find the latest news on this series in this section.