The rumors about the new Gears of War installment were seemingly true and everything is ready for an official reveal at this Sunday’s Xbox Showcase. The much-awaited sequel for one of the best shooter series is yet to receive an official name, but more will be known in just a couple of days.
However, what is known about the new game in the gory franchise, is that it comes with a huge stab at PlayStation fans, leaving them out in the cold, as the latest installment will reportedly remain exclusive to Xbox and PC.
PlayStation Fans are Fuming over Gears of War Exclusivity
All PlayStation fans who were hoping to chainsaw their way through hordes of Locust are in for a long wait. The news of the next Gears of War installment being an exclusive release for Xbox and PC has resulted in a boiling pot that exploded in a few short minutes.
Mid game
— Tales (@nigertale) June 6, 2024
PlayStation players have already expressed their dissatisfaction and rage on social media on the news. Some players have expressed a long-standing desire to play Gears of War on the PS console. As hope dies last, another user said that he wishes to play these games on the said console.
Still no Gears on PS. I've been waiting an eternity 😭
— Comrade Ted Cruz (@BernieSwagders) June 6, 2024
These are just a few among many examples of the increasing frustration that is overwhelming social media. Some fans are even using phrases like ‘gearing up for war’ to express their disapproval. The frustration is only amplified by the fact that the news of a new Doom game, titled Doom: The Dark Ages coming to PS5 in 2025.
While many want to play the games on Sony’s console, the frustration has boiled down to immaculate negativity on the entire franchise. A user said that the franchise has been dead since the third installment. Players want to see the game across platforms so that the franchise doesn’t die.
Xbox’s Project Lattitude Promises a Bright Future
Although PS users face disappointment, the future is not that bleak. Microsoft is committed to bringing its games to a wider audience through Project Latitude. Behind this project stands a desire to break down console exclusivity walls for some first-party titles.
With that said several such games have already reached PS, including Grounded, a survival game that can be played both in first person or in third-person, then Sea of Thieves, an action-adventure game in which a player takes on a role of a pirate and play with others or solo in a shared world.
Moreover, the critically acclaimed rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush recently landed on PS5 to positive reviews. All of this proves that the future is not that bleak for Sony fans. However, it is important to note that the franchise is currently not a part of Project Latitude.
While this is still bad news, there is still a chance, however slight, that future and past installments could be included in this multi-platform initiative. Whether something changes in Microsoft plans is yet to be seen, but for now, Gears of War remains an exclusive.
What are your thoughts on the news, are you awaiting the franchise on PS consoles? Let us know in the comments.
