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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Gears of War 4 cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Gears of War 4 cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Studios}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Tech Interview">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-gears-of-war-4-tech-interview Tech Interview: Gears of War 4 • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="Tech Interview">[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-gears-of-war-4-tech-interview Tech Interview: Gears of War 4 • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2016}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 11, 2016}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gears-of-war-4|86}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2570/gears-of-war-4|84}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gears-of-war-4|83}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Loot box }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Third-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Shooter}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Gears of War}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://gearsofwar.com/games/gears-of-war-4/
 +
|hltb        = 26788
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 81083
 
|wikipedia    = Gears of War 4
 
|wikipedia    = Gears of War 4
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Gears of War}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Xbox Play Anywhere title.<ref>http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-play-anywhere</ref>
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|introduction      =  
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{{ii}} Over 30 graphics settings with tooltips, benchmark tool, excellent performance/quality relation in mid-range computers.{{cn|date=January 2017}}
 
  
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'''General information'''
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|release history  =
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{{mm}} [https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/developerblog/8/gearsofwar4perfguide Performance Guide]
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 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B01EZB92QM | WinStore |Xbox Play Anywhere(Digital version only) |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nblggh4pbbm | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass|Standard Edition}} |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GameStop | 133398 | WinStore |Xbox Play Anywhere(Digital version only) | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B01EZB96OA | Microsoft Store |Ultimate edition <ref>https://www.amazon.com/Gears-War-Ultimate-Windows-Digital/dp/B01EZB96OA/</ref>  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| WinStore | 9nblggh4t8z9 | WinStore | Xbox Play Anywhere (Buy once, play on Windows 10/Xbox One) | | Windows }}
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}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Microsoft Store||Arxan}}.
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Standard Edition''' includes only the base game.
 +
{{ii}} The '''Ultimate Edition''' includes the base game and season pass.
 +
 
 +
===Free trial===
 +
{{ii}} A [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/gears-of-war-4/9nblggh4pbbm?activetab=pivot:overviewtab free trial] is available (10 hours of gameplay).
 +
{{ii}} Full access to multiplayer Versus, Escape and Horde. Access to first chapter of Campaign.
 +
{{ii}} All progress carriers over upon full game purchase.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    = DLC includes Gears Packs and multiplayer maps.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play           =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Windows Store}}.
 
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{{ii}} Xbox Play Anywhere - Buy once, play on Windows 10/Xbox One).<ref name="connection">[https://news.xbox.com/2016/09/15/everything-you-need-to-know-about-xbox-play-anywhere/ Everything You Need to Know About Xbox Play Anywhere ]</ref>
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes 19 Gears Packs, Horde Expert Gears Pack, Access to Developer Playlists and ownership of 24 post-launch multiplayer maps.  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| “Brothers to the End” Elite Gear Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| “Brothers to the End” Elite Gear Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Vintage Del Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Vintage Del Pack | | Windows }}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\GearGame\Saved\Config\UWP\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} {{file|GameUserSettings.ini}} contains video settings.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
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|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
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|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|xbox cloud           = true
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|origin                   =  
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               =  
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes         = Synced with Xbox One
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Gears of War 4 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Gears of War 4 video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        = <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/56ikvv/gow4_supports_multimonitor_setups_and_runs_them/ GoW4 supports multi-monitor setups, and runs them pretty well. : GearsOfWar]</ref>
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|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes and some animations are {{term|Vert-}}. HUD can be moved towards the center, but not enough to have it on the center screen.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/GearsOfWar/comments/56ikvv/gow4_supports_multimonitor_setups_and_runs_them/|title=GoW4 supports multi-monitor setups, and runs them pretty well. : GearsOfWar|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Native support.<ref name="Tech Interview"/> Cutscenes are at 16:9.
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Native support.<ref name="Tech Interview"/> Cutscenes are at 16:9.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  = Up to 100°.<ref>[http://www.pcworld.com/article/3128346 Gears of War 4 PC benchmark performance tested]</ref> Split-screen players can set FOV separately.<ref name="Title Update 2">[https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/e9b54fc61eb74ad783d533ca502b0132/threads/gears-of-war-4-title-update-2-december-6th-2016/366859c8-f9ca-4475-90b3-0976acff9676/posts Gears of War 4 Title Update 2: December 6th 2016 | Gears of War 4 | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site]</ref>
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|fov notes                  = Up to 100°.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/3128346|title=Gears of War 4 PC benchmark performance tested|date=May 2023}}</ref> Split-screen players can set FOV separately.<ref name="Title Update 2">[https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/e9b54fc61eb74ad783d533ca502b0132/threads/gears-of-war-4-title-update-2-december-6th-2016/366859c8-f9ca-4475-90b3-0976acff9676/posts Gears of War 4 Title Update 2: December 6th 2016 | Gears of War 4 | Forums | Gears of War - Official Site]</ref>
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Always borderless in Fullscreen mode.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to x16
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing              = always on
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = Forces [[TAA]]. [[SSAA]] available via resolution scaling.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|vsync notes                = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
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|60 fps notes              = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|60 fps notes              = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-144.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
−
|color blind notes          =  
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|color blind notes          = Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers.
 
{{ii}} Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers.
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
 
|key remap notes          = <ref name="Tech Interview"/>
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Mouse smoothing on by default.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
−
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller remap notes    = 5 presets
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|button prompts           = Xbox
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|xbox prompts              = true
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|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = true
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Character Dialogue.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Character Dialogue.
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|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Windows language setting must be set to Spanish from México (Español de México).
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{++}} Crossplay between PC and Xbox players is enabled. However, Core and Competitive playlists are not cross-platform.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/27/14420068/gears-of-war-4-xbox-one-pc-cross-platform-multiplayer|title=polygon.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play players  = 2
 
|local play players  = 2
 
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|local play notes    = Split-screen (choice of horizontal or vertical).<ref name="Title Update 2"/>
+
|local play notes    = Split-screen (choice of horizontal or vertical).<ref name="Title Update 2"/><br>Supports crossplay with Xbox One
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game exits to desktop after splash screen logo with no error===
 +
This appears to be an issue with user account permissions affecting Windows 'local' user accounts (those not using a Microsoft account tied to their Windows account).
 +
 +
Fix 1:
 +
Download any free app from the Microsoft Store. Downloading a new app appears to reset the licences for the currently logged in profile and can fix the problem.
 +
 +
Fix 2:
 +
Convert the local account to a Microsoft account in the User Settings area of the control panel.  You can covert it back to a local account through a similar process in User Settings.
 +
 +
===Game consistently freezes/crashes the computer after 20 to 30 minutes of play===
 +
Async compute is known to cause system crashes, even on new hardware. Disabling async compute in the graphics options should fix the freezing/crashing issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums/e9b54fc61eb74ad783d533ca502b0132/threads/gears-of-war-4-pc-freeze---fix/1fdbd43d-6398-4dc8-b5ab-84c23a09ee5c/posts?page=1|title=Gears of war 4 PC freeze - fix|date=May 2023}}</ref> Those who experience crashes using a Nvidia card should download Display Driver Uninstaller, run in safe mode and update to the 398.36 driver which contains a potential fix. Fix effectiveness has not yet been ascertained.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
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Gears of War 4
Gears of War 4 cover
Developers
The Coalition
Splash Damage
Publishers
Microsoft Studios
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[1]
Release dates
Windows October 11, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 86
OpenCritic 84
IGDB 83
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Loot box
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series Gears of War
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Gears of War 4 is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person shooter game in the Gears of War series.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass for PC: Standard Edition
Windows
Amazon.com
Microsoft Store
 Ultimate edition [2]
Windows
All versions require Microsoft Store and Arxan Anti-Tamper DRM.

Version differences

The Standard Edition includes only the base game.
The Ultimate Edition includes the base game and season pass.

Free trial

A free trial is available (10 hours of gameplay).
Full access to multiplayer Versus, Escape and Horde. Access to first chapter of Campaign.
All progress carriers over upon full game purchase.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC DLC includes Gears Packs and multiplayer maps.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass Includes 19 Gears Packs, Horde Expert Gears Pack, Access to Developer Playlists and ownership of 24 post-launch multiplayer maps.
Windows
“Brothers to the End” Elite Gear Pack
Windows
Vintage Del Pack
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\GearGame\Saved\Config\UWP\
GameUserSettings.ini contains video settings.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.SpartaUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Xbox Cloud
Synced with Xbox One

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Cutscenes and some animations are Vert-. HUD can be moved towards the center, but not enough to have it on the center screen.[3]
Ultra-widescreen
Native support.[1] Cutscenes are at 16:9.
4K Ultra HD
[1]
Field of view (FOV)
Up to 100°.[4] Split-screen players can set FOV separately.[5]
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Always borderless in Fullscreen mode.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to x16
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Forces TAA. SSAA available via resolution scaling.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
[1]
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
[1]
Framerate can be unlimited or limited between 30-144.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
Color blind mode
Settings for protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Screen Space Reflections and Cinematic Depth of Field settings can be set on "Insane". Have in mind that both options in those settings are very taxing even for high-end computers.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
[1]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse smoothing on by default.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
5 presets
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Separate options for both X and Y inversion.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effects, Character Dialogue.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Windows language setting must be set to Spanish from México (Español de México).

Network

Crossplay between PC and Xbox players is enabled. However, Core and Competitive playlists are not cross-platform.[6]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op, Versus
Split-screen (choice of horizontal or vertical).[5]
Supports crossplay with Xbox One
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Game exits to desktop after splash screen logo with no error

This appears to be an issue with user account permissions affecting Windows 'local' user accounts (those not using a Microsoft account tied to their Windows account).

Fix 1: Download any free app from the Microsoft Store. Downloading a new app appears to reset the licences for the currently logged in profile and can fix the problem.

Fix 2: Convert the local account to a Microsoft account in the User Settings area of the control panel. You can covert it back to a local account through a similar process in User Settings.

Game consistently freezes/crashes the computer after 20 to 30 minutes of play

Async compute is known to cause system crashes, even on new hardware. Disabling async compute in the graphics options should fix the freezing/crashing issues.[7] Those who experience crashes using a Nvidia card should download Display Driver Uninstaller, run in safe mode and update to the 398.36 driver which contains a potential fix. Fix effectiveness has not yet been ascertained.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470
AMD FX-6300		 Intel Core i5-4690
AMD FX-8350
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 80 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
AMD Radeon R7 260X
2 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon R9 290X
AMD Radeon RX 480
4 GB of VRAM
Other Windows 10 Anniversary Update installed (Windows 10 version 1607)
A 64-bit operating system is required.

References