Gears of War is a popular third-person cover-based shooter franchise that began in 2006 on the Xbox 360, known for its dark tone, brutal combat, and iconic Lancer rifle. The original game, developed by Epic Games, follows Marcus Fenix and his squad fighting the Locust Horde on the planet Sera, and its success led to a major Xbox franchise. A remastered version, Gears of War: Reloaded, was released for modern consoles (Xbox Series X|S, PS5) and PC, featuring updated graphics, faster load times, and all original post-launch content, including a new campaign act.