With Microsoft and The Coalition reportedly set to announce the next Gears, here's what it could offer with its story events.
Alongside Gears 6, the two are in a group of first-party Xbox games that are not being considered for multiplatfporm releases.
Here are 30 potential announcements to look forward to in the coming weeks, from long-awaited remakes and sequels to brand-new titles.
We'll be waiting for these games until the end of time.
Liam McIntyre, who plays JD Fenix in the Gears of War games, suggests we'll be hearing more about the franchise this Summer.
The company will also showcase announced titles like Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Insider Nate the Hate also alleges, "Much like Gears 1 was the moment on Xbox 360, so should Gears 6 be for Xbox Series X/S."
"I’ve heard some stuff might be happening with Gears 6 this Summer," says journalist Jeff Grubb.
"I've always said, Phil Spencer has my number, I'm happy to consult," series creator Cliff Bleszinski says.
Reports earlier this year indicated that The Coalition had shifted focus to Gears 6 after the cancellation of two unannounced projects.
The next Gears game, whenever it happens, should see the return of Marcus Fenix as a playable character.
The lead mission designer will help "forge the future of the IP and push the limits of Microsoft’s entertainment platforms and devices."
Joshua Ortega, who co-directed and wrote Gears of War 2, seems to be suggesting that he's back working on the franchise with The Coalition.
The studio's previously-leaked non-Gears smaller project has reportedly been cancelled, with The Coalition being one of several Xbox studios to be affected by Microsoft's recent round of layoffs.
The Coalition is looking to recruit someone who'll help them deliver "highly engaging, high-quality campaign" in the next Gears of War game.
The first party Xbox studio is looking to hire a motion capture technician specifically to work on the Gears of War franchise.
Gears 5 is nearly three years old, so when can we expect its sequel to launch?
The Coalition technical director Kate Rayner talks about the many changes that Gears fans can expect from the Unreal Engine upgrade.
The Gears 5 developer has "nothing else to announce at this time."
Journalist Jeff Grubb reveals potential details on what lies ahead for The Coalition.