Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Includes 4 Backward-Compatible Titles

WorthPlaying writes, "Even better, anyone who purchases a copy of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (digital or physical) and plays it before December 31, 2015, will be granted free digital copies of Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment.

All four of the games will unlock once BC officially launches on the Xbox One. This means you shouldn't expect to play them on August 25, but once BC rolls out to the general public, the four titles will automatically appear in your library, assuming you've played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition at least once."

[mafia_pc]

That's awesome !!

[bunt-custardly]

Does the Gears of War offered through the Games With Gold work with this or is it purchased and disc only?

[JeffGUNZ]

The Games with Gold will work.

[4Sh0w]

Daaayum Microsoft is killin' it....love the fan service deals.

[Wikkid666]

All Gears titles will be backwards compatible, whether digital or disc based.

[Gazondaily]

This came out of nowhere. Is the source legit? Has it been officially announced?

[donthate]

@septic:

This was confirmed via MS themselves:

http://news.xbox.com/2015/0...

The fanservice is just out of this world ridiculously awesome!!!

[Gazondaily]

@donthate

Ah nice! + bubs for that.

Now THAT is what I call fan service.

TMCC- 4 games, 5 if you played day one
Rare Replay
Now This.

MS need to keep the momentum going.

Hard to argue against the appeal of BC now.

[t-hall785]

Good times for the X1 indeed. 2015 and 16 will be years to remember

[Rookie_Monster]

Dang...that is why BC is so great. Instead of having to delete stuff like MP from a trilogy of games to make it out on time or worry about separating online players from one console to the next, BC allows MS to put all their focus of remaking the first Gears with new cinematic and textures and throw in 4 additional games for FREE while retaining online play on the same server as the X360 counterpart is a stroke of genius and ultimate fan service!

For those who thinks BC is not needed, well here you go. :)

Kudos to MS to continue adding so much content to their remasters. They are the one leading the charge of how remasters should be made and sold.

I mean come on, between this and the $30 for 30 rare games, how is that for bang for your bucks?!

[starchild]

Wow, very nice deal. I wish we got these 4 games with the PC version. In any case, enjoy, Xbox gamers.

[ABizzel1]

That's a great deal, and a smart business move.

Doesn't really do much for me personally since I have all 4 and already beat them on 360, but it's enticing people to drop their 360 and trade it in for the XBO.

Good job MS.

[XBLSkull]

$40 was a rip-off for this title after the greatness that is Master Chief Collection. I may actually consider buying this now that it comes with all the games.

[vickers500]

Does anyone know if I'll be able to play backwards compatible games on xbox one online if I don't havr xbox live? I'm currently on the xbl sharing with my brother, he owns the account, so I can currently play xbone titles online because of it, but I'm pretty sure 360 does not havr that feature, so will I be able to play xbox one 360 bc titles online, or how is that going to work?

[BeefCurtains]

Exciting news... I'm gonna be busy his winter.

[RedDevils]

Kinda make me want to buy an X1, since I have hard time find a reason to buy one, but maybe this is the one

[Blaze929]

Microsoft just can't be stopped! This is amazing!

[TheCommentator]

^ ^ ^

There's just so much wrong here I don't even know where to start. /smh

[hades07]

This is awesome news. Have all 4 xbox 360 games on disc but having them on my harddrive makes it much more convenient. With so much greatness on the One no wonder my wife feels neglected haha.

[Kavorklestein]

My wife probably feels that way too sometimes lol.
Anywhoo, I'm a member of the preview program, and I am about 50% done downloading Gears 1 to my XB1.

It's for reals guys!

I shouldn't be this excited for this, but the BC dream is coming together piece by piece, one game at a time.

Last gen was such an awesome gen with so many great games, I'm glad to see this happening and to see the effort is real on Ms's part.

Thank you Microsoft, keep stuff like this up, and I see a huge surge in Sales this Holiday. (:

[Kavorklestein]

Oops double post...
Preview program is the shiz!

[ThePope]

The best part is other developers are doing the same thing. Man BC is just a huge deal for the X1.

[Gotcha5]

Fo-Shizzle...that's 4 free games for playing a game...Now that's Straight Outta Compton. Hope they kick in all the map packs aswell.

Preview members get to play Gears 1 and Shadow Complex if you own the disc or download as of today.

[SuperStatePro]

Shadow Complex! I bought it on 360 but never played! So it's going to show up on my X1 tonight??

[gangsta_red]

This is why BC is so necessary.

[vickers500]

Meh, I'd rather have remastered versions than backwards compatible versions. If I wanted to play the originals as they were with no improvements, I'd just play my original copies on 360. Backwards compatibility is good too, but I don't like that this now means gears 3 probably won't be remastered. Didn't like 2. This will also probably set a new trend for certain publishers to be even lazier with their remastered games. They'll probably start selling bc title collections at full price.

[JasonKCK]

vickers500 so you would rather pay for something that offers nothing more than a FPS/res bump rather than BC games that offer the same bump for free?

[vickers500]

BC games dont get any bump, they look the same as they do on the 360. And yeah, I'd pay extra to have a game look better, that's literally the whole point of a remaster. If it doesn't look better, then what's the point?

Gears 1 definitely looks noticeably better remastered than the 360 version, I'd like the same thing to happen with gears 3, but because of this, we wont see it. Another benefit to remastered games is that it brings new players to the games, leading to more enjoyable matches for those of us who don't spend years playing to allow us to do good. The launch grace period is what its called, games like cod or bf are always more fun in the beginning for those very few who are naturally good at these types of games, we get to have fun destroying other inexperienced players. But after that period, everyone learns all the cheap tricks, gets much better and it just becomes a less fun game.

[XanderZane]

Oh snap!! I didn't see that coming. I figured the original Gears of War would be given, but all 4 games added to your digital library for FREE. That's just crazy. I'm so glad I purchased my 4TB external HDD right after I bought my XB1. Looks like I will definitely need it with all these incredible games comings.

[zarbor]

That is awesome but you better get some more storage for these four games will eat up all it.

Now don't mess up the MP as you did with Halo MC

[MSBAUSTX]

The MCC multiplayer is just fine and runs perfectly. Seriously you people need to stop with this crap. It had a bad launch but is smooth as can be now and includes 5 games for early buyers. That is incredible value. Basicaly you can spend $100 between this bundle and the MCC and get 10 games with endless hours of competetive and coop multiplayer. If you arent playing MCC right now then you have no idea what you are talking about when bashing its multiplayer.

[christian hour]

This is fantastic news for Gears fans, can't wait to hand deliver the news to some of my friends :)

[Christopher]

This is how you do it!

I love competition. Pushes people to their best and is always better for the customer in the end.

[Muzikguy]

The more I think about it the more I like it. It would keep some companies from releasing full price ports or games with just a higher resolution. I hope more companies do this

[Bigpappy]

Why do I keep wiping water from my right eye and nothing from my left? I think my right eye is too emotional. Must have some female chromosomes in that eye... way too sensitive.

[_-EDMIX-_]

is it? It also means they might not actually re-do any of them.

I could be wrong though, they could have Gears 2-3 done like Ultimate.

edit. oh you have to buy it before a certain date or you don't get them.

errrr might just get them used later on as I'm not getting an XONE this year.

Sucks too because I'm getting Gears 1 on PC, but this offer can't be for PC as those games didn't come to PC.

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[MSBAUSTX]

Then dont play PC. Sell that PC and buy an XB1 with a huge HD and have tons of cash left over to buy all the games you want for it. Problem solved. You're welcome.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@MSBA- I'll just wait, too many games coming to PC. Why would I sell my PC for an XONE with some of the games I want are coming to PC?

I barely like Gears, I mean...I didn't like it enough to buy a 360, I don't like it enough to buy an XONE.

[Black0ut]

This is more than great value. This is true fan service.

You see guys, this is why BC can be so useful to the general consumer. More games for all of us!

[UKmilitia]

huge probs to MS and co for this,makes me want a xb1.

the rare replay games and gears brings back some great memories.
my only issue would be i have no xb1 friends to play online with as nobody i know has one which is another issue holding me back.

are they not redoing the full gears in 1080p then? i thought the collection was?

[Locknuts]

Microsoft are absolutely killing it. They deserve to sell more Xboxes

[otherZinc]

Just played Gears Of War 1, it works!

[BlackPanther]

I think this is great and will be the theme that continues.

I feel that Quantum Break will have Alan Wake as BC title as well. It makes sense. It is easy to do and adds more value to the game.

[christocolus]

Sam lake said they had a surprise for QB fans at Gamescom. Wouldn't be surprised if this is announced.

[tigertron]

Alan Wake and Alan Wake's American Nightmare here we come! :D

[freshslicepizza]

it would be a great strategy. it definitely trumps the xbox 360 scenario of keeping that system around aside from games not available yet through bc. with this you get the games free even if you never owned them.

[Syriel]

Hope more game developers do this. Including older titles with newer releases.

[christocolus]

Fallout 4 and Rainbow 6 will include previous versions too. I think more publishers will support it over time. It's an added incentive.

[Volkama]

Ah. I was holding out for Gears Ultimate on the PC, but this makes the Xbox version quite tempting. Maybe I'll get it now, and cross my fingers that it's eventually cross-buy.

[VJGenova]

Still going pc. I have the original games already so no need for a second copy. I just want marcus in 4k!!

[BlackPanther]

Man I wish I had a 4K setup. Still rocking 1440p till 4K gets higher refresh rates.

[crazychris4124]

You guys are lucky. I'm still at 1080p. Hopefully I can jump to 4k next year, just too expensive now.

[VJGenova]

Installing my two 980tis tonight!! It's gonna cook! Can't wait for dx12 titles. Should get 60fps in 4k at ultra with these puppies!

[JMaine518]

Wow this deal is awesome! I can't wait to beat these games!

[demonddel]

Oh snap I'm definitely buying this now

[ScorpiusX]

Sweet, way to go MS

[daBUSHwhaka]

The best just got better.Hats off.

[Grap]

MS is getting somewhere with spancer.

[raggy-rocket]

I had a feeling this was coming, great decision, I'm really gonna have to get an external hard drive now, though.

[Fro_xoxo]

damn.. I see what you're doing Microsoft. Games overload lol

Gears 2 and 3 already look great. Gears one was the only one that sort of needed remastering 'cause it's older. . sweet

[EazyC]

That's so nice of them, four games!? Wow, hats off! I wonder does it include MP then?

[Paytaa]

It will since it's just the 360 version with everything intact. So basically you get every Gears of War experience for $40.

[chilopirrin]

it is to bad that here in mexico we get the game for $1100.00 pesos, that´s the same price for a brand new $60.00 dlls game, i really don´t understand why, but they a kicking our balls big time, im really think that donald trump is behind all this!!

[Volkama]

All the BC games run as they did on the 360, including multiplayer. You'll be able to play Gears 2 online with the 360 community if you want.

[EazyC]

That is awesome!

[Death]

Great news indeed. I already own all of the titles being given away, but to get them digital and have access without the disc is a nice bonus. I'll be able to play thru with my kid too since I only had one copy of these and we both already preordered Gears for the One.

[GusBricker]

A smorgasbord of Gears, oh my!

[chilopirrin]

that´s what i call good news!!! with master chief collection microsoft did a pretty god job on bringing the complete halo experience(except for reach) to the xbox one in a pretty good shape, it is good to see that they trying to do the same thing with gears of war

[JeffGUNZ]

Wow that is great! Pretty solid deal for $40.

[ZhukNasimPog]

This and the master chief collection. Such great value

[jjb1981]

So basically just gamefly it for free games?

[n4rc]

id imagine they are codes.. so if you are the first one to rent it.... lol

[ShowanW]

If I know Microsoft, I believe there will be a license key somewhere in there to authenticate to.

[NeoGamer232]

It is people like you that are causing the game publishing companies to nickel and dime games and gouge consumers.

When a publisher goes and does a good thing with a game it should be supported by people buying the game. Not renting it through gamefly and taking advantage of the great deal they are offering.

Essentially, for lesss than the price of a full game, you are getting and totally revamped Gears 1, with all its DLC, and the original Gears 1-3 + Gears Judgement without their DLC in that price.

That is about 40 hours of campaign and endless hours in some of the best multiplayer of the last gen. This is a ridiculous deal and should be met by gamers supporting them, not taking trying to take advantage of it even more.

[TwoForce]

Well well, Now that's cool to be honest.

[StrayaKNT]

Amazing that's absolutely amazing <3

[pelenow]

Damn 5 games for 40 bucks. I am all in!

[Gears_President]

Great value. Gears overdose! It would be sick if preview members got it the first day. The 25 can't get here fast enough.

[BigGamersSmallTalk]

Microsoft is putting on a clinic! Wow! Love, love, love this move.

[mark_parch]

great news. microsoft on fire at the moment

[TwoForce]

Just let you know. This is coming from Playstation fan. I have to say: Well done, Microsoft.

[etownone]

Wow...

Awesome.

Never played Judgement

[PlayableGamez]

You don't want to...

[t-hall785]

haha...single player is ok though...story wise

[etownone]

Lol... I didn't hear anything good about it, that's why I skipped it. But if it's free.... I'll try it.

[SharnOfTheDEAD]

Now that is "NICE" As Marcus Fenix would say.

[Team_Litt]

Ah man! This awesome! Meanwhile other remasters are just polygon and frame rates boosts.

[Foehammer]

@ ED

For the sake of $30 or $40, buy it

It won't go bad.

Stop with the lame excuses.

[ninsigma]

Incredible! That is freakin awesome. Very happy with this :)

[Fin_The_Human]

This is why its good to own your IP's...this allows you to do what ever you want with your games without having to go through all the red tape pay extra with 3rd party developers.

I am surprise Sony is not doing this with God of War since they own the IP.

[masa2009]

Now let's get Reach with Halo 5 and they'll be destroying holiday season.

[SuperStatePro]

True. That's the only thing the MCC bundle is missing.

[wicked]

I love being all digital, this is a bonus, all my Gears now digital :) When can you start the pre-order on a digital copy?

[OC_MurphysLaw]

this just became a no brainer for me.

[Spid3r6]

I genuinely think that that Xbox One is "for the players" This amazing, I missed so many games because at the time I was poor...lol now they are handing games like candy.

[Dread]

O snap!!!

MS is really bringing the dogs out

jeje

[LexHazard79]

Thats a great move MS. Cant wait for more reveals tomorrow. Go Xbox!!

[gangsta_red]

That's how you do a collection folks! Offer it all not just a framerate and res boost.

Not to mention the games will have MP, especially the superior Gears 3 MP.

Good job MS.

[OldDude]

MS has definitely been bringing their "A" game.

[Bronxs15]

Just look how mcc got me ready for halo 5 this is gonna have me so ready for gears 4!!

Ps. And finishing tomb raider definitive edition now I'm ready for rise of tomb raider!

[lastking95]

MS has been awesome this gen, I have so many damn games to play but so little time. I didn't plan to buy this but I'm sold now.

[AutoCad]

And it includes Multiplayer..For the GAMERS !

[LoveSpuds]

While I always intended to buy this I was thinking I would wait as I am more fired up for Metal Gear. I think this deal has forced my hand a little and I will defo pick this up this side of Christmas now.

What a great incentive, well played MS, well played!

[Tedakin]

Great deal... I already own all 4 games on disc, so this means nothing to me personally, but still a great deal!

[Tedakin]

So MS is putting out a remaster of Gears of War 1, but still making the original version backwards compatible. How not scumbaggy of them!

[RoseSapphire]

Since they are backwards compatible, it's cheaper to just buy the 360 titles and skip this one all together.

[Tedakin]

Yup and MS is giving you that option. Buy the remaster, or just play the original, both playable on your Xbox One. ;)

[Immorals]

But no one is buying the game for the backwards compatible games.. They are buying it for Gears of 1 remade!

[DarXyde]

That's a pretty good deal. I'd have been happy with just the first Gears since it was the real standout but yeah.

[FallenAngel1984]

This is why backwards compatibility is so great.

[0to100]

with dlc? if yes i will buy an xbone NOW

EDIT: not really lol but i would consider.

[iliimaster]

holycrap!!!!!!!! hell yes man i cant wait im so glad i got my xboxone

[rockingchairdad]

Dang you Microsoft. Between this and rare my wife may never see me x

[Petebloodyonion]

Like I said in the past, this is the main reason why BC is such a big deal for MS.
Ms just transform a single title release into a collection for the same price.

Expect more and more of theses kind of announcements for pre-order bonus or just to add value compare to similar Ps4 titles.

Already on the bandwagon
Fallout 3 with Fallout 4
Rainbow six vegas 1 and 2 with the newest version.

[Ipunchbabiesforfun]

Whoa, that's an epic deal. That's $300 worth of games for what $40-50? Awesome.

[TheOnlyMastrx]

This made me preorder Rare Replay on disc so I can get a $10 gift card and use towards Gears Of War digitally. Just barely got that Rare Replay preorder in before it comes out tomorrow. 35 games in all for $60 plus tax total, sounds good to me!

[Condemnedman]

Xbox one just gets better and better thanks MS I probaly wouldn't play them again as I played them to death but having the option is great.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

THIS IS HOW YOU DO A REMASTER!
& The price is under £30.
Take note other studios who think its ok to charge full price for a freaking remaster.

[Rhezin]

Take note that they AREN'T remastered, they still look like xbox 360 games. Or did I read it wrong?

[Clown_Syndr0me]

No they aren't but they come free with a remaster. That's what I meant.

[TriangleOffense]

Was on the fence until this now im sold

[lastking95]

Sees a wave of enemies coming(games) Picks up rifle (console) checks clips(storage),"im gonna need more ammo"

Cries of joy while my wallet cries of emptiness lol. I was supposed to only be buying 3 games this year this and rare replay makes 5. Seriously I'm gonna go broke at this rate. Thank god for xbox rewards lol at least I'll get some money back that way.

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Damn only 3? I've bought over 25 so far this year...eeek!

[lastking95]

Lol I know it not a lot but there's not a lot of games I'm into. Halo 5 MKX and Ori were the 3 RR and gears make 5. I also have games I curently own,gold freebies and ea access. 25 is way to much dude, how do you have the time?

[Clown_Syndr0me]

Haha fair enough man! I'm just an addict. I haven't even played half of them because I don't have time. Full time job and a family. It takes me months to finish a game. A lot of them get bought, installed and then shelved.

Most I do buy second hand though, constantly browsing gumtree for bargains!

[Flames76]

Wow didn't see that coming very nice microsoft keep it up.Cant wait for august 25 to get my hands on it.Finally Gears of War will land on the XOne

[lemoncake]

That's a pretty sweet deal.

[fulnattybrah]

M$ loves me

[magiciandude]

MS is stealing my money. I originally wasn't planning on buying Gears of War Ultimate, but this deal is way too amazing to pass up.

[josephayal]

i need

[urwifeminder]

Expected them to announce backwards compat for the other gears games when ultimate released , but did not expect them to give them away that is sweet wow.

[newown]

I will buy my first Microsoft console ever and its gonna be the One! (I'm just waiting for more BC games to be announced.)
I have missed so much exclusive games last generation and I thought buying an Xbox360 is kinda stepping back. But I see now that Microsoft is making their fans happy with their old games as well as welcoming new comers like me. Very Smart!

[Conker1975]

Just if u live in germany you can get the other Gears of Wars but NOT the original or remake :( WHY always in germany stuff like Dying Light and GoW dont get released any tips on getting a Digital Code working on my Xbox one?

[GenuineGamer]

Could try changing your country in settings an downloading from the uk store

[WitWolfy]

Now I'm in.. Kinda redundant.. But heck what a DEAL!

[JMyers]

Pretty awesome. I love Gears. Also great marketing move from MS.

[Sokol]

Very attractive deal, Gears of War was always title I wanted to try. With Master Chief collection I might add Xbox One to my purchase list this Christmas.

[Grievous]

Well if they remaster Gears 1 why not remaster the whole series. Like Halo and Uncharted. This feels like an easy way out.

[Psychotica]

So Microsoft, where is the PC version with all of these? I mean you really care about PC now like you have been spouting..

[Crazay]

That's some badass value. Nice. Too bad they won't come with new achievements =P

[LordBrakkos]

Wow, this is good news. Can you imagine a trend that offers download of backward compatibility games as bonus? For example with the new Mass Effect they can add the download of the original trilogy, the same with Fable, Call of duty, etc. Microsoft can push this tactic with the developers to add more value to the system, it's an excellent strategy!

[Doodleburger]

Seriously that is good news. But whoever thought it was a good idea to name it the ultimate edition, and then withhold content for a deluxe ultimate edition needs to lose their job. Deluxe ultimate shouldn't be a thing.

[Animal Mutha 76]

Boooom. Here comes the cole train.