A Spanish retailer may have accidentally revealed that Gears of War: Reloaded will receive a physical edition for PS5 and PC. The highly anticipated remake of the original Gears of War is set to launch on August 26, 2025, for Xbox, PC, and PS5. With cross-play and cross-progression confirmed, Gears of War: Reloaded will introduce PlayStation players to the iconic franchise for the very first time.

As one of Xbox's flagship franchises, Gears of War revolutionized the cover-based shooter genre on Xbox 360 with its intense combat and visceral chainsaw-equipped Lancer rifles. With remakes and reboots dominating the gaming landscape, a return to the roots of Gears of War was inevitable. Microsoft's recent push toward multi-platform releases fueled speculation about a PlayStation version, with rumors surfacing as early as February 2024.

Following Xbox's strategic shift toward multi-platform releases, the announcement of a PS5 version of Gears of War: Reloaded wasn't entirely surprising. Spanish retailer GAME further fueled speculation by tweeting about a physical edition for PS5 and PC, later adding a preorder listing on its official website.

While not officially confirmed, the absence of an Xbox physical edition announcement is puzzling, especially since Gears of War: Reloaded will feature PS5 Pro enhancements. If true, PlayStation could ironically offer the definitive version of one of Microsoft's most beloved franchises.

Releasing Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 underscores Microsoft's commitment to its multi-platform approach. With Gears of War: E-Day also in development, a PlayStation release for the prequel seems increasingly likely. Expanding the franchise's reach could revitalize interest in Gears of War and introduce a new generation of players to its gritty, action-packed world.