Gears Tactics reimagines the visceral combat and desperate struggles of the Gears of War universe through the lens of turn-based strategy. Set 12 years before the original game, this prequel tells the story of Gabe Diaz, a decorated war hero forced back into service to hunt down Ukkon, the twisted Locust scientist responsible for engineering the monsters that threaten to destroy humanity.
Fast-Paced Tactical Combat Without Compromise
Unlike traditional grid-based strategy games, Gears Tactics lets you command your squad with unprecedented freedom. Each unit receives three action points per turn rather than the standard two, allowing for aggressive maneuvers that maintain the intensity the series is known for. Move freely across detailed environments, slide into cover behind crumbling walls, and position your soldiers for devastating flanking attacks. The execution system rewards bold tactics by granting bonus action points when you finish downed enemies, creating a risk-reward dynamic that encourages aggressive play.
Build Your Squad, Define Your Strategy
- Five Distinct Classes
- Recruit and train soldiers across five specialized classes, each with unique abilities and signature weapons. The Support class can lay down covering fire while healing allies, Scouts excel at long-range elimination and reconnaissance, Vanguards charge into close combat with devastating melee attacks, Heavy units suppress enemies with overwhelming firepower, and Snipers take precision shots from protected positions. With 30 skills to unlock across all classes, you'll develop soldiers tailored to your preferred tactical approach.
- Deep Customization Systems
- Outfit your squad with weapons and armor collected from challenging missions, then augment each piece with modifications that enhance specific stats and abilities. Supreme equipment offers the highest tier of enhancements, while Jack the companion bot brings over 20 specialized skills to support your tactical options. Every mission rewards you with new gear through the case system, ensuring your squad grows stronger as you progress through the campaign.
- Character Progression That Matters
- Watch your recruits evolve from inexperienced soldiers into hardened veterans through a progression system that makes each victory meaningful. Completing optional objectives and tactical challenges accelerates skill development, while the loot system provides tangible improvements to your squad's combat effectiveness. No microtransactions means every piece of equipment is earned through gameplay.
A Story of Leadership and Sacrifice
The narrative centers on Gabe Diaz, father of Gears 5's Kait Diaz and a veteran of the Pendulum Wars who walked away from military leadership after witnessing the true cost of victory. When the Locust Horde emerges and begins decimating cities across Sera, Gabe is pulled back into service alongside Major Sid Redburn for a desperate mission to eliminate Ukkon before his genetic experiments make the Locust unstoppable. The character-driven story explores themes of duty, redemption, and the sacrifices required to protect what matters most.
Towering Boss Encounters
Massive set-piece battles against Ukkon's deadliest creations demand you adapt your strategies and completely rethink the scale of engagement. These towering enemies require coordinated assaults and clever use of environmental advantages to overcome, serving as dramatic climaxes to each act of the campaign. The boss fights represent some of the most challenging and memorable moments in turn-based strategy gaming.
Step into a desperate mission where every decision determines whether humanity survives or falls to genetically-engineered horrors. Marshal your squad and prove that tactical brilliance can overcome overwhelming odds.
