Microsoft’s multiplatform publishing plans have taken one other main step with the current announcement of Gears of Battle: Reloaded, with the basic Xbox IP set to lastly make its PlayStation debut alongside an Xbox and PC launch. Together with its announcement, Microsoft has additionally provided some finer particulars on how the shooter’s co-op choices will work.
Having already confirmed that Gears of Battle: Reloaded will function full cross-platform multiplayer and cross-progression throughout all platforms, Microsoft has now additionally said that the third-person shooter received’t require a Microsoft account- with some caveats.
These seeking to play cross-platform co-op or versus multiplayer shall be in a position to take action with and towards gamers on all platforms without having to register with a Microsoft account. That mentioned, these do have an account will get some advantages, equivalent to assist for cross-progression in marketing campaign and multiplayer throughout all platforms, for individuals who wish to hop throughout platforms with out dropping progress.
Gears of Battle: Reloaded is due out on August 26 for PS5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC. It will likely be priced at $39.99.
