Microsoft is giving away a copy of every "Gears of War" title to players who purchase "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" or the Xbox One "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Bundle."
To unlock the complete collection, Xbox and developer The Coalition urge gamers to simply play.
"By playing Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox Live from Aug. 25 through Dec. 31, 2015, you'll get access to Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment in Backward Compatibility when it launches this fall," the collaborators announced in a post on Xbox News.
Backward Compatibility will allow Xbox One owners to play Xbox 360 games while enjoying the greater power of the newer console. The "Gears of War" games won't be improved graphically but they will be made playable on the new-gen platform. The said technology also works on Game DVR, Snap and screenshots.
"And we know how much our fans love the Gears of War franchise – tens of thousands of you have voted on Xbox Feedback for Gears titles to enable Backward Compatibility," Microsoft and The Coalition mentioned in the same post.
Another perk that comes in buying the remastered version is securing a spot in the "Gears of War 4" multiplayer beta. Thus, the offer consists of five games plus the beta, all for only $40.
In the same Xbox News post, Microsoft and The Coalition explained what fans can expect, saying, "In 'Gears of War: Ultimate Edition,' you'll get the complete remastering of the original game — painstakingly reimagined from the ground up with stunning next-gen graphics, recaptured and rebuilt cinematics, new achievements and modernized gameplay for an even better experience."
"Gears of War 4" will be released during the holiday season next year. More information about "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" is available on its official page.
