15 Most-Anticipated Video Games Of 2019

12. Gears 5

Gears 5
Microsoft

Release Date: TBD - 2019 Confirmed

Gears of War may not be the hod commodity it was a decade or so ago, but that isn't to say there isn't plenty of love for the franchise still out there. After the initial trilogy wrapped up - and after a brief prequel/spin-off in Gears: Judgement - The Coalition became the custodians of the Gears license and released a fourth main entry in the series, Gears of War 4, in 2016. It was met with moderate acclaim, but the studio are returning to the franchise in 2019 with a follow-up, titled Gears 5.

Unveiled at E3 2018, this new Gears title will focus primarily on Kait, as opposed to 4, which spotlighted Marcus Fenix's son, DJ, in a leading role. The game will also feature a brand-new setting for Gears in a frozen tundra, contrasting with the more industrial landscapes of previous titles.

Xbox exclusives like Halo and Gears may not be the juggernauts they once were, but with The Coaltion having already proven they can handle the Gears license, expect five to be bigger, better and more bombastic than ever before.

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