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Gears of War 2

by Epic Games · published by Microsoft Game Studios

Released November 7, 2008 on Xbox 360.

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About Gears of War 2

Gears of War 2 is a third-person shooter built around tactical use of cover. Players fight through a campaign as a soldier of the Coalition of Ordered Governments, carrying a limited loadout of weapons and using cover, melee attacks, and the series' chainsaw bayonet against enemy forces. It supports cooperative campaign play and a range of competitive multiplayer modes, and introduces Horde mode, in which up to five players survive escalating waves of enemies together.

Set on the planet Sera some months after the previous game, the war between humanity and the underground Locust Horde reignites when Locust forces begin sinking entire cities. With the last major human stronghold under threat, the Coalition of Ordered Governments launches a large offensive to take the fight into the depths of the planet. Sergeant Marcus Fenix leads Delta Squad underground to strike at the Locust directly, while his comrade Dom Santiago continues a personal search for his missing wife.

Release dates by platform

Xbox 360NANovember 7, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360EUNovember 7, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360AUNovember 7, 2008 · Out now
Xbox 360JPJuly 30, 2009 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score905 reviews
Player score83451 ratings on IGDB

Gears of War 2 FAQ

When did Gears of War 2 come out?

Gears of War 2 was released on November 7, 2008 for Xbox 360.

Is Gears of War 2 on PlayStation 5?

No. Gears of War 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Xbox 360.

Is Gears of War 2 on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Gears of War 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Xbox 360.

Is Gears of War 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Gears of War 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on Xbox 360.

Is Gears of War 2 on PC?

No. Gears of War 2 has not been announced for PC. It is available on Xbox 360.

Who is making Gears of War 2?

Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios.

Is Gears of War 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Gears of War 2 supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.

Is Gears of War 2 good?

Critics give Gears of War 2 an average score of 90/100 across 5 reviews.

Gears of War series

11 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Gears of War2006
  2. Gears of War 22008
  3. Gears of War 32011
  4. Gears of War: Judgment2013
  5. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition2015
  6. Gears of War 42016
  7. Gears Pop!2019
  8. Gears 52019
  9. Gears Tactics2020
  10. Gears of War: Reloaded2025
  11. Gears of War: E-Day2026

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