Rumors about a potential Gears of War Marcus Fenix Collection have resurfaced, gaining traction after being mentioned on a notable Xbox-themed podcast. Fans of the franchise have long hoped for a collection similar to Halo’s The Master Chief Collection, and recent buzz indicates that this dream might be in progress.
The speculated Gears of War Marcus Fenix Collection would likely include updated versions of the original trilogy, focusing on the games where Marcus Fenix serves as the central protagonist. However, the extent of these updates remains uncertain—whether they’ll be complete remasters or feature slight visual enhancements with increased frame rates. Initial rumors about a Gears of War collection emerged as far back as 2015, but were dismissed before the year’s end. Since then, recurring rumors have tantalized fans, but no concrete developments materialized. Yet, if the podcast host’s claims hold true, it seems that the collection might indeed be underway.
MrBoomStickXL, the host of the Double Barrel Gaming Podcast, stated that the Marcus Fenix Collection “1000% exists” and is currently in development. While fans might approach this news cautiously due to past rumors, there seems to be a growing possibility that such a collection could be closer to reality. Naturally, given the speculative nature of this information, fans may await further leaks or announcements in the coming months to substantiate these claims.
This recent development aligns with an earlier leak from this year suggesting that Gears of War remasters were in progress. Despite a lull in rumors since then, the persistence of insider claims revitalizes hope among fans.
The original Gears of War game is now over 17 years old, making it plausible for The Coalition or another studio to revamp these classic titles for modern hardware. Additionally, Netflix is reportedly working on a Gears of War movie, likely centered around Marcus Fenix. Hence, it’s plausible that this rumored Marcus Fenix Collection could coincide with Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the Gears of War narrative.
Given the success of Halo’s The Master Chief Collection, fans have long considered a similar treatment for their beloved Gears of War series. However, it’s worth noting that The Master Chief Collection encountered significant launch issues. Should the alleged Marcus Fenix Collection come to fruition, it could potentially outshine the launch complications faced by Xbox’s flagship character collection.