Gears of War 4 on Windows: Download Guide, Tips and Features

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Ready to chainsaw some Swarm in 2025? Picture yourself as JD Fenix, blasting through a gritty new saga 25 years after Gears 3.

You can download Gears of War 4 on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11, with the Horde 3.0 Update still fueling co-op chaos, also on Xbox One but locked to Microsoft’s turf.

Launched by The Coalition on October 11, 2016, it’s got a solid rep and plays smooth on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere, with the Horde 3.0 Update (2017) refining the wave-based madness, per Microsoft Store. This cover-shooter classic keeps the Lancer revving.

This guide covers installing Gears of War 4 on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave Horde moment in the comments, or contact us for help.

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How to Install Gears of War 4 on Windows 11 and 10

To play Gears of War 4 on your Windows PC, download it via the Microsoft Store. Follow the steps below:

Method 1: Microsoft Store
1. Visit the Microsoft Store page: Microsoft Store.
2. Click Buy ($39.99 or on sale as of March 2025) or use Xbox Game Pass.
3. Sign into your Microsoft account (or create one).
4. Install it via the Store app or Xbox app on your PC.
5. Wait for the download to finish (about 80 GB).
6. Launch it from the Start menu or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Stick to cover in Act 1; it’s a crash course in surviving.

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What is Gears of War 4 About?

Gears of War 4, launched in 2016 by The Coalition, is a third-person shooter for Windows 10 and 11, set on Sera where JD Fenix and crew battle the Swarm, a new threat post-Locust.

Core Gameplay: Duck behind cover, rev the Lancer, and shred foes solo or in co-op. The Horde 3.0 Update amps up team-based survival with class picks and fortifications.