Gears of War 5is set to launch in September, and it serves as Microsoft’s biggest console-exclusive of the year. It’s no surprise that Microsoft will be going all out to promote the game for its release in September, and it appears as though this marketing effort will include the release of a brand new,Gears 5-themed Xbox One controller.
Images of a customGears 5Xbox One controller have been posted online by Twitter user Idle Sloth, who claims to be an Xbox insider. The photos look legitimate, though we must caution that it is possible for them to be fake. At any rate, the controller will be sticking pretty close to the general look ofGears 5’s box art, with a heavy emphasis on grey over any flashy color schemes.
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There are a couple of symbols on theGears 5Xbox One controller that are of some significance to fans. On the front appears to be a slightly modified COG logo, and on the back is the symbol of Locust Queen Myrrah. The Locust Queen symbol on the back of the controller is of particular interest, as the symbol will play a significant role inGears 5’s story if theending ofGears of War 4is any indication.
Those who have yet to completeGears of War 4should be wary ofSPOILERSas we explain what the Locust Queen’s symbol means to the franchise’s lore. Basically, at the end ofGears of War 4, Kait Diaz inherits her mother’s amulet, which is revealed to be the Locust Queen’s symbol, implying that Kait herself is the granddaughter of the Locust Queen.
It’s clear by theGears 5story trailersand other pre-release promotional work that this revelation will play a huge role in the upcomingGears 5. Since the symbol is such a big deal for the franchise’s story moving forward, it’s fitting that it’s displayed prominently on the customGears 5Xbox One controller (assuming the controller is real and not just a convincing fake, of course).
As for when fans can expect this customGears 5Xbox One controller to launch, it’s a safe bet that it will be available either onGears 5’s launch day or sometime before then, so fans will just have to stay tuned for more information.
Gears 5launches on September 10 for PC and Xbox One.
