Canadian developers, The Coalition, posted an advertisement that read that their objective is to forge the future of the IP and push the limits of Microsoft’s entertainment platform and devices.
They’re looking to add to their team of deep creatives and technical talents from across the industry and beyond, working cohesively to delight the fanbase and make the impossible possible.
As posted for their job listing, they are looking for a “Senior Gameplay Designer-Gears of War – The Coalition.” As per the job description, the candidates should have experience in “Character, Camera, and Controls(3Cs) and AI systems”.
It also required the applicants to have experience in large-scale features and guide them from the initial concept to polish and completion.
This advertisement aligns well with claims made last month by Jeff Grub of Giant Bomb that the developers have shifted their full attention to Gears 6 after two under-development games were canceled.
Although it remains unclear whether it’s for Gear 6 or a spin-off like the Gear Tactics, but it is surely for the Gears Franchise. However, the scale of hiring and advertisements can rule out a remaster or remake, virtually confirming a new entry in the series.
The Lead Mission Designer advertisement posted last month listed responsibilities that all seem to help create a new storyline that can take the series to new heights.
Since Microsoft acquired Gears of War IP in 2014, they have released two mainline series entries – Gears of War 4 and Gears 5 and also Gears of War: Ultimate Edition and turn-based tactics Gear Tactics, with help from Splash Damage in the development.
Fans of the franchise have a lot to look forward to, regardless of what the developers offer in the days to come. These advertisements, coupled with two logos with a “confidential” watermark sitting behind them, fuel the rumors and consolidate it.
Either way, it’s been nearly three years since the last release. If The Coalition is indeed getting ready for an all-new game, it will be interesting to see how it turns out and what the studio has in store for the fans.
About The Coalition
The Coalition (formerly Zipline Studios, Microsoft Game Studios Vancouver and Black Tusk Studios) is a Canadian video game developer and a studio of Xbox Game Studios based in Vancouver. The Coalition is best known for developing games in the Gears of War series after the franchise’s acquisition by Xbox Game Studios from Epic Games.
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