Gears 5 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 10, 2018

Announcement of Gears 5

Microsoft announces Gears 5 at E3, showcasing new gameplay and story details for the sequel in the Gears of War series.

release
September 10, 2019

Release of Gears 5

Gears 5 is released for Xbox One and Windows PCs, becoming available to gamers worldwide.

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August 20, 2019

Launch of Gears 5 Multiplayer Beta

The multiplayer beta for Gears 5 is launched, allowing players to test multiplayer modes before the official game release.

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September 15, 2020

Release of Hivebusters DLC

The Hivebusters downloadable content is released, expanding Gears 5's story with a new campaign.

Gears 5 Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 13 AE

Capture of Jinn

Kait Diaz captures her mother Jinn, leading to key revelations about her connection to the Locust and Swarm.

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Year 13 AE

Siege of Azura

The Coalition forces launch an assault to reclaim the floating city of Azura from the Swarm's control.

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Year 13 AE

Discovery of Locust Origins

Kait learns about her family's deep ties to the Locust and the Swarm's origin, setting her on a path to confront her ancestry.