You would be forgiven if you're going into Gears 5 not expecting much. While the series has created a space for itself in the history of gaming, it's often been criticised for linear gameplay and weak storylines.

When Gears of War 4 released in 2016, it acted as somewhat as a reboot for the series, introducing a new cast of characters with JD Fenix, the son of Marcus, Delmont " Del " Walker and Kait Diaz leading the charge.

With gratifying combat, practically unmatched visual grandeur, a new focus on exploration and some of the most interesting locations and characters at the high-budget end of modern gaming, Gears 5 is an incredible leap forward for the original cover-based third-person shooter series.

Here’s everything we know so far about Gears of War 5