Following the game’s announcement, players who previously acquired Gears: Ultimate Edition are receiving free access to Gears of War: Reloaded for Xbox Series X|S. Microsoft has initiated the rollout of these upgrades via direct messaging.

During a casual gaming session, an unexpected notification delivered a redemption code for the remastered title, accompanied by a gratitude message from Xbox’s team. Below is a redacted preview of the communication:

Eligibility hinges on owning the digital version of Gears: Ultimate Edition prior to the remaster’s announcement. Qualifying users should anticipate their codes arriving imminently through Xbox Live communications.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers needn’t worry about codes, as the title joins the service’s library upon release. As a permanent addition, it promises enduring availability for subscribers. Prepare for intense combat scenarios, soldiers!