Gears of War
Co-op campaign for 2 and versus up to 8
- Xbox
Gears of War multiplayer at a glance
How you play
Players2 to 8 online · 2 on one screen
How many can play?
Up to 2 on one screen, too.
CrossplayNot needed
Does Gears of War have crossplay?
It's only on Xbox One and Xbox Series, so everyone plays there.
What it costs
Copies neededOnline, yes
Does everyone have to buy Gears of War?
On one screen, one copy is enough.
Game PassNo
Before you start
MicNo
Do you need a mic?
You can play without voice chat.
What is Gears of War like?
Marcus Fenix and Dom fight the Locust in the series' original campaign, cover to cover and with a chainsaw on the rifle.
Two of you play the campaign from start to finish as Marcus and Dom, on split screen or online, with cover-based firefights, active reload, and the chainsaw rifle. Versus takes up to eight online. This is the original Xbox 360 edition, which runs on Xbox One and Series through backward compatibility and is in Game Pass, not the Ultimate Edition or Reloaded.
Will your group like it?
Pairs who want a full shooter campaign on the same couch or online, and anyone who wants to see where the series started.
Players under 18, since it's gory, and groups of more than two who want to play the story together.
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Info checked on November 2, 2026.