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Gears 5

Gears 5 cover art

Co-op Shooter

Gears 5

Chainsaw-bayonet the Swarm three-player. Horde mode is the real friendship test.

PEGI 18

Players

1–3 players

Session

~75 min

Platforms

PC · Xbox

Mood

coop, competitive

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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–3 players? Gears 5 lands a co-op / competitive mood and plays in flexible sessions you can pick up and drop anytime on PC · Xbox. It's tagged Co-op Shooter, Cover, in the same lane as Helldivers 2, Risk of Rain 2, Remnant 2. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Gears 5 against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Gears 5 — game-night FAQ

How many players is Gears 5?

Gears 5 supports 1 to 3 players.

What platforms can you play Gears 5 on?

Gears 5 is available on PC · Xbox.

Is Gears 5 free to play?

No — Gears 5 is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Gears 5?

Gears 5 is flexible — play a quick round or a long session, whatever your group has time for.

Is Gears 5 good for game night?

Gears 5 suits a co-op / competitive mood for 1–3 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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