Strategic crossover
Gears fans should play Gears Tactics. It’s not an essential part of the lore and it’s not the classic Gearsformula, but there’s a lot of familiarity in Gears that translates well to turn-based strategy. I know I’m going to be lobbying for its inclusion in some Game of the Year discussions.
As if being a totally quality game weren’t reason enough, here’s another carrot on a stick: Gears Tacticsprotagonist Gabe Diaz will be a playable character inGears 5multiplayer. All you have to do is play Gears Tacticson PC or Xbox to unlock him. Gabe joins the roster on November 17, one week after Gears Tacticsemerges on Xbox.
Playing a separate game isn’t as arduous in this case because of Xbox Game Pass. Both Gears 5and Gears Tacticsare included with Xbox Game Pass, so there’s no need to own both of them in order to unlock Gabe. One subscription will have you covered.
Gabe brings another branch of the Diaz family tree to Gears 5. He’s Kait’s father, and nothing says Daddy Daughter Day like curbstomping some Locust. Don’t let him die in multiplayer, though. Canonically, the Rustlung has to do him in.
Gabe Diaz Coming to Gears 5 [Gears Tactics]