Action

Gears 5: Hivebusters

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

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PCXbox OneXbox Series S/X

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About this game

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Polished Gears shooting, cover combat, and set pieces.
Tightly paced campaign with a focused structure.
Likable squad defined by banter and contrasting personalities.
Self-contained story accessible without prior Gears 5 knowledge.
Campaign supports cooperative play with squad-focused action.

Cons

Short campaign for a standalone Gears experience.
Game Pass provides better value than separate purchase.
Limited story impact on the larger Gears storyline.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Gears 5: Hivebusters

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 15, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

Show all 3 versions ▾

PCXbox OneXbox Series S/X

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Polished Gears shooting, cover combat, and set pieces.
Tightly paced campaign with a focused structure.
Likable squad defined by banter and contrasting personalities.
Self-contained story accessible without prior Gears 5 knowledge.
Campaign supports cooperative play with squad-focused action.

Cons

Short campaign for a standalone Gears experience.
Game Pass provides better value than separate purchase.
Limited story impact on the larger Gears storyline.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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