Platform(s): PC, Xbox One
Release date: September 10, 2019

If you thought Gears of War 4 played it a little too safe with its Stars Wars: The Force Awakens-style torch-passing story, Gears 5 wants to remind you that the series is never one to adhere to expectations. The Coalition's new protagonist is no longer walking dude-bro JD Phoenix, but former sidekick Kait, who decides to abandon her post as a Gear and discover her identity, now that we know she's related to the Locust Queen Myrrah in some form or another. Everything we've seen so far looks unexpectedly brilliant, but here's hoping Gears 5 has a few more surprises up its armoured sleeve than 2016's so-so reboot.