How Many Gears of War Games Will There Be? (Unknown — But Here's the Current Count)

**No official number announced.** Future titles depend on sales, creative direction, and Microsoft/Xbox strategy.

Current Mainline Series (The Coalition / Xbox Game Studios)

1. Gears of War (2006)
2. Gears of War 2 (2008)
3. Gears of War 3 (2011)
4. Gears of War 4 (2016)
5. Gears 5 (2019)

Spin‑offs

• Gears of War: Judgment (2013, People Can Fly) — Prequel, campaign + Survival.
• Gears Tactics (2020, Splash Damage) — Turn‑based strategy (PC/Xbox).
• Gears Pop! (2019, Mobile) — Shut down 2021.

Signs of Continuation

• Gears 5 received **Operation updates until 2022** + next‑gen patch (Series X|S).
• Coalition hiring for “next Gears” (job postings 2023–2024).
• Xbox showcases tease “future of Gears.”

Expect at least **Gears 6**—likely Unreal Engine 5, current‑gen only. Spin‑offs (Tactics 2?) possible. No timeline public.