Gears of War 4 release date and box art revealed

The Fenix family returns this October

Microsoft has announced the release date for Gears of War ahead of the upcoming multiplayer beta later this month. 

Gears of War 4 marks the beginning of an epic new saga for one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises, as a new band of heroes rises to confront a fearsome new threat. Harkening back to the dark and intense roots of the original classic, fans can expect a familiar, yet distinct evolution of gameplay, including brutal and intimate action, a heart-pounding campaign, genre-defining multiplayer and stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 4.

Beginning on April 18, fans who’ve played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 will be able to join the beta on Xbox One, which will expand to all Xbox Live Gold members on April 25.

Gears of War 4 will launch on October 11th worldwide.

The game's box art was revealed courtesty of Entertainment Weekly, check it out below:

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