Poll

Is Gears 5 Crossplay?

Yes

Gears 5 has full crossplay between PC, Xbox Series and Xbox One, so up to 10 friends can play together online from different platforms.

  • PC 
  • Xbox 

Gears 5 multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 10 online · 3 on one screen

Can you play Gears 5 split screen or online?

Yes, Gears 5 has split screen for up to 3 on one screen, and up to 10 can play together online. On one screen one copy is enough, but online everyone needs their own.

What it costs

Copies neededOnline, yes

Does everyone have to buy Gears 5?

On one screen, one copy is enough.

Game PassYes

Is Gears 5 on Game Pass?

It's included in Game Pass on Xbox and in PC Game Pass.

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating18+

What age is Gears 5 for?

PEGI 18 · ESRB M

What is Gears 5 like?

Up to five hold a base against waves in Horde, or three play the campaign together, split screen included.

Most groups play one of two modes. In Horde, up to five of you place the Fabricator somewhere on the map, pick up the Power that enemies drop, which the whole team shares, and spend it between waves on barricades, turrets, ammo and perks, with a boss every ten waves on the way to wave 50. The campaign takes three, on split screen or online, and the third player can control Jack, a flying robot who cloaks the team and stuns enemies instead of shooting.

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Will your group like Gears 5?

Yes

Groups of up to five who like cover shooters and want long Horde runs, or three friends who want to play a campaign together on the couch or online.

No

Players under 18, since it's gory, or anyone on PlayStation, since it's only on PC and Xbox.

What games are like Gears 5?

If your group likes Gears 5, the closest are Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Space Marine 2 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Like Gears 5, all three are played on the same side and ask for the same level of attention.

Info checked on October 21, 2026.