Help
Help & FAQ
Straight answers to the questions people ask before and just after launch, and where to go when something breaks.
Getting help
- Bugs, crashes and account problems: open a ticket with Gears support at aka.ms/gearscontactsupport ↗.
- Patch notes and known issues: The Coalition posts them on gearsofwar.com/news ↗ and on the game's Steam news page.
- Server status on Xbox: Xbox status page ↗.
Common questions
When can I play?
With the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade or Collector's Edition: October 1. Everyone else, including Game Pass: October 6. Both unlock at 8:00 a.m. Pacific (15:00 UTC). You can pre-install from September 29. The launch guide shows each time in your time zone.
Does Game Pass get Early Access?
No. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members play from October 6. Early Access comes with the Premium content, either the Premium Edition or the Premium Upgrade.
Do I need a subscription to play online?
On Xbox, online campaign co-op, Horde Siege and Versus need a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer. Microsoft's store fine print states that requirement for Xbox; it doesn't mention one for Steam.
Is there split-screen?
Two-player split-screen, on console only. PC doesn't have it.
If I buy it on Xbox, do I get the PC version too?
Yes, if you buy it from the Xbox store: it's Xbox Play Anywhere, so one purchase covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. A Steam copy is a separate purchase.
Is there crossplay between Xbox and Steam?
Yes. Steam lists Cross-Platform Multiplayer, and the store page says optional account linking lets you carry progress with roaming saves, connect with friends and send cross-platform invites, then squad up in 2 to 4 player online co-op or play competitive multiplayer for up to 8 players across supported platforms. The Coalition's beta FAQ says you need to link an Xbox account to send a cross-platform invite. Neither page lists which platforms are matched in each playlist. Steam store page, October 5 ↗
My Collector's Edition statue arrived damaged.
The Coalition says a small portion of customers reported a statue arriving with damaged components. Contact the retailer you bought it from and submit a request so the studio can document the order: DPI for the Americas, the UK and the EU (request form ↗), or JB Hi-Fi or EB Games in Australia and New Zealand (JB Hi-Fi ↗, EB Games ↗). The studio says it is investigating and hasn't announced next steps. The Coalition, September 29 ↗
My PC's graphics card is on the list but the game won't start.
Check two things first. The game has to be on an SSD, and your card needs hardware ray tracing; cards without it aren't supported at all. Then update your graphics driver and check The Coalition's known-issues posts. If it still fails, open a support ticket.
I played the beta. Do my rewards carry over?
Yes. Rewards unlocked through beta challenges are in your inventory at launch.
Where's my pre-order bonus?
Digital pre-orders get the Exfil Dom skin and Exfil weapon skin set automatically; they're for Horde Siege and Versus. Physical pre-orders may come with a code by email or on the receipt, depending on the store. The offer covers orders placed before 7:59 a.m. PT on October 6.
Is it coming to PlayStation?
No PlayStation version has been announced.
How long is the campaign?
No official length has been given. It has five acts.
About this guide
This is a fan guide from the Crogin Gaming Network. Facts come from The Coalition, Xbox Wire and the official store pages, and each page links its sources. Anything labeled "our advice" is our own opinion. The official news list on the home page and the update log refreshes from The Coalition's Steam posts every 20 minutes.