We were VERY excited when Gears of War: Judgment was announced last week at E3, but our GoW giddiness has jumped up a few notches after seeing the new gameplay video that was released for the new "OverRun" multiplayer mode that will be included with Gears of War 4.
Here's what we know about the new OverRun mode, thanks to the details that were released during E3:
“Gears of War: Judgment” introduces brand-new multiplayer experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new class-based competitive mode that pits Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle unlike anything “Gears” fans have experienced yet.
An objective-oriented mode that lets five-player teams alternate between playing as Locusts and COG soldiers, OverRun marks the first time that a class-based, competitive multiplayer experience has been introduced in the “Gears of War” series and amps up the addictive gameplay with a deep player progression system layered on top of the experience.
Sounds great, but take a look at the actual gameplay video below to get a glimpse at OverRun mode, plus some new weapons and abilities that we never thought we would see in a Gears of War game!
Not only are they including new multiplayer game modes (more modes are to be announced at a later date), but Epic Games is also introducing a new Smart Spawn System (S3) for both the campaign and multiplayer modes. The new system will ensure that each encounter is unique as types, timing and locations of spawned enemies will change with each encounter.
About Gears of War: Judgment
Set years before the events of the previous "Gears of War" trilogy, "Judgment" centers on Kilo Squad, a troop of soldiers led by Damon Baird and Augustus "The Cole Train" Cole. They are joined by newcomers to the "Gears" series, Sofia Hendricks and Garron Paduk, as they attempt to save the besieged city of Halvo Bay from a terrifying new enemy.
Release Date: Early 2013
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Developer: Epic Games
ESRB Rating: Mature