Gears 5: Hivebusters
Gears 5 Expansion Pack
Release Date: December 15, 2020
Action, TPP, science fiction, for 2 players, TPS, co-op, shooters, splitscreen, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Gears 5 Hivebusters is the first expansion to the fifth installment of the Gears series from Xbox Game Studios, taking place in the Galanga Islands, in which we take part in a secret operation, playing the role of a heroes from Escape Mode.
Gears 5 - Hivebusters is a paid expansion that enriches the feature campaign with an additional about 3-hour scenario, focusing on three characters known from the Escape mode. Additionally, we can use the ultimate skills and new achievements.
Plot
The action is set in the volcanic area of Galanga. This is where Lahni, Keegan or Mac are sent to the first secret operation under the Hivebusters programme. Although the mission is suicidal, because the Scorpio team's task is to destroy the Swarm's hive, its completion may save Sera.
Mechanics
The gameplay has not changed since the main game, except for the fact that the expansion gives us the opportunity to use and improve the powerful ultimate skills that were previously not available in story mode.
Game modes
The expansion is designed for single player gameplay and for up to three people in online co-op mode.
Technical aspects
In order to launch Hivebusters it is necessary to have a basic version of the game - Gears 5 and a profile in Xbox.com. In addition, thanks to the expansion, there are new achievements.
Videos and Screens
[1:34] Gears 5: Hivebusters launch trailer
IGN: 8 / 10 by Brian Barnett
Apart from a few inconsistencies with the relationships between its main characters, Hivebusters does everything a great Gears game should and then some.
Screen Rant: 3 / 5 by Alex Santa Maria
More Gears shooting is never a bad thing.
Windows Central: 4 / 5 by Samuel Tolbert
If you liked the main campaign of Gears 5, then Gears 5: Hivebusters brings even more to enjoy. Fast action is offset by surprisingly introspective character development, all in a jaw-droppingly gorgeous jungle setting.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 113 votes.
Gears 5: Hivebusters Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Xbox Series X/S
Xbox One
Developer: The Coalition / Black Tusk Studios
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Gears 5: Hivebusters System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 / AMD FX-6000, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / 3 GB Radeon R9 280 or better, 80 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 570 or better, 80 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Base Gamefor Gears 5: Hivebusters
Gears 5
Gears 5 Hivebusters Launch Date Revealed
We know the release date of the upcoming DLC for Gears 5. It will provide several hours of gameplay and deliver a ton of action characteristic for the series.
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Karol Laska
December 8, 2020