Buy Gears of War 4 once, play on Xbox One and Windows 10 systems

News by Marshall Lemon Contributor

Published on June 13, 2016

Gears of War 4 will be one of the first Xbox Play Anywhere titles, playable across Xbox One and Windows 10 accounts.

Buy Gears of War 4 once, play on both Xbox One and Windows 10

When Microsoft presented Gears of War 4 at E3, it wasn't just introducing a new sequel - it was showcasing its Xbox Play Anywhere feature. In short, when you purchase the game digitally, it will automatically be unlocked for both Xbox One and Windows 10 for PC. Game progress and achievements are shared across both platforms, and players can even even enjoy cross-play for the co-op campaign, multiplayer, and horde modes.

It's certainly a step in the right direction for fans who are still remember the frustration of Gears of War 2 never reaching PC. Gears of War 4 will arrive on both platforms on October 11, 2016.