A recent report suggests that Gears of War: Reloaded is encountering difficulties on the PlayStation 5. This installment marks the first entry in the franchise available on PlayStation, yet it appears that gamers on Sony’s system are not embracing The Coalition’s new title in large numbers.

The unveiling of Gears of War: Reloaded represents a significant alteration in the classic console rivalry. Historically viewed as a prominent Xbox franchise, the prospect of this title venturing onto PlayStation was previously deemed implausible. Nonetheless, Microsoft has shifted its stance regarding exclusives, now providing players with broader options for gaming enjoyment.

Gears of War: Reloaded May Not Be Performing Well on PS5

According to a recent report by Rhys Elliott from Alinea Analytics, the debut of Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 has not translated into strong sales. As per the data from early September, the game only achieved 259,000 sales on PlayStation, which is just 18.1% of its total downloads across all platforms. This performance starkly contrasts with the impressive sales figures of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation, illustrating that ports of Xbox-exclusive titles can still succeed on other systems.

Elliott indicates several reasons behind the sales challenges of Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5, describing the multiplayer experience as “not particularly inviting for new players,” owing to the repetitive gameplay that has remained largely unchanged over the years. This situation means that veteran players tend to dominate newcomers, which could deter new players from engaging with the game.

Furthermore, he postulates that the age-old mechanics may tarnish the game’s reputation among potential new fans, suggesting that The Coalition might have been better off launching their next title, Gears of War: E-Day, on PlayStation instead.

It’s critical to remember that Gears of War: Reloaded has also faced player count problems on PC, with most users sticking to Xbox. Access via Xbox Game Pass likely plays a significant role in this, leading players to opt for the game through a subscription service rather than purchasing a remastered version of a nearly two-decade-old title.