Gears 5
Gears 5: co-op for up to 3 players with split screen, on Series X|S, PC and XONE, came out 9 September 2019.
Want to play Gears 5 with friends?
Pick a night together in Lobbli: everyone marks when they are free, and you see which evening works.
Playing it together
Three-player co-op campaign is the draw; versus and Horde are mixed
Pros
- Three-player co-op campaign with friends
- Horde co-op holds up well with a group
- Crossplay with Xbox and PC players
Cons
- Multiplayer crashes, matchmaking and ranked problems
- Co-op needs an Xbox sign-in, even offline
Lobbli's AI summary of 22 Steam reviews about playing together, November 2026. It can get things wrong.Read them on Steam
Quick answers
From its Steam page: co-op, split screen, online play, crossplay, player count.
Is Gears 5 co-op?
Yes, Gears 5 has a co-op mode, and split screen too.
How many players?
Up to 3 players.
Split screen?
Yes, it can be played split screen.
When did it come out?
9 September 2019.
Which platforms?
Series X|S, PC and XONE.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
Crossplay?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Shooter, Adventure
Who makes it?
The Coalition
About Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
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