Microsoft and Epic Games announce that Gears of War 2 will be an Xbox 360 exclusive.
The highly anticipated sequel to the original Gears of War is released worldwide for the Xbox 360, receiving critical acclaim for its gameplay and graphics.
Gears of War 2 wins the award for Best Xbox 360 Game at the Spike Video Game Awards.
Gears of War 2 reaches a sales milestone of over 5 million copies globally, cementing its success as one of the best-selling Xbox 360 games.
Following Emergence Day, the Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) continues to fight the Locust Horde to reclaim the planet Sera.
Delta Squad is deployed to track down Locust forces and gather intelligence on the emerging Locust threat.
The COG builds and defends a massive dam to generate power and prevent Locust attacks on key infrastructure.
Delta Squad discovers and infiltrates Karn's laboratory to obtain important data on the Locust and their underground network.
Delta Squad destroys the Locust Queen’s Nest in a decisive battle, weakening the Locust forces significantly.
COG initiates the use of an Imulsion Countermeasure device in an attempt to cut off Locust energy supplies.
Delta Squad mounts a rescue operation to retrieve captured COG soldiers held in Aspho Fields.
Locust launch a massive assault on the city of Jacinto leading to COG evacuations and heavy urban combat.
Delta Squad leads a counterattack against Locust forces, culminating in a final stand to protect Jacinto.
