Gears Tactics Launch Trailer shows what AAA budget can do for a niche genre

Microsoft has released the launch trailer for Gears Tactics. The ambitious tactical-action spin-off from the popular action franchise comes out this month, April 28th, for PC and Xbox One. Watch the awesome new trailer here!

When Microsoft originally unveiled Gears Tactics two years ago, gamers weren’t really sure how to react to it. Not only was the genre shift for the spin-off rather outlandish but it was co-unveiled alongside a mainline entry with Gears 5. Naturally, the spotlight was on the later.

But that’s a real shame since Gears Tactics on itself looks like it could become one if not the most important turn-based strategy-action games in recent memory. That’s because it’s poised to be a genre entry with a proper AAA treatment. And by bringing the genre closer to a much wider audience who usually doesn’t get exposition to the genre.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Cities on the planet Sera are beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground – the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, a squad of survivors emerge as humanity’s last hope. Play as Gabe Diaz, recruiting, developing and commanding your squads on a desperate mission to hunt down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army: Ukkon, the mastermind monster who makes monsters. Against all odds and fighting for survival, outsmart your enemy in uniquely brutal, turn-based tactical combat. Experience the intensity of one of the most-acclaimed video game sagas in an exciting new way.

The launch trailer is also helping by showcasing cutscenes and gameplay of Gears Tactics which highlight the sheer quality of fidelity. We wouldn’t hold it against anybody who thought this was the next proper third-person shooter entry. The quality at display here is just that insanely high. Definitely an unseen level for its genre counterparts.

Topping the splendid first impression is a vast amount of content that promises not only a beefy playthrough but also excels at subsequent runs. A staggering amount of over 150 unlockable skills to use across a large selection of 5 character classes will undoubtedly make Gears Tactics a must-play for action-strategy fans.

You can pre-order the game on PC vis Steam & Microsoft Store today.