During the "Podcast Unlocked", IGN interviewed Phil Spencer from Microsoft that among other things has also discussed the future of the brand of Gears of War: the editors have in fact asked the reason for his absence in the future line-up of Xbox One and so Spencer had to clarify the matter.

" I'd love to create a new game of Gears and I thought with Gears of War: Judgment we had done a good job, but at the same time I am sure that they have not been centered quality levels reached by previous chapters of the series. The reviews were clear, the sales results as well: we have to take a step back with Epic and think over. We must think about what roads can take this brand and how to expand his universe, maybe making it more lively or exploring the lives of the population. But I'm not going to call it a reboot ... is a term so abused. "

In short, prior to creating a new title Gears of War to land on Xbox One, you would need to rethink some of the concepts behind its success and to Phil Spencer would always rely on Epic Games, although there would be obstacles would not: " I'd like to begin this discussion with them, but they seem to be very committed and at the same time seem to have put Gears aside. Epic is the right team to work on this game but it is also true that perhaps it would be possible to find a new developer; However, it is a decision to be taken with great caution and you should make sure you have all the pieces needed for the operation at the right place ".

Phil Spencer does not rule out then the brand to a new developer, but also admits that the risk of failure of the operation would be very high without having in mind what to do. What is certain is that at the time Epic Games seems to be engaged in anything: in addition to the various projects in the pipeline, it is the time that you rename of fresh news "People Can Fly" ( Bulletstorm, GOW: Judgment ) in "Epic Games Poland" and also rely on the same team for a part of the development of Fortnite .

Spencer concluded: " we must think of something because Gears now ended his story about Xbox 360 and does not have a narrative arc as Halo or other titles in the genre, at least as we are used to seeing in video games. Under this aspect requires a nice boost . "

We will see ever a remake of the series on Xbox One? And if so, it would be better that he remain in the hands of Epic Games or entrust it to a new team, similar to what happened with Halo with the passage from Bungie to 343 industries?