Gears of War: Judgment Multiplayer Modes, Armoury & Reward System Detailed

Microsoft and Epic Games have unveiled a clutch of new details on the multiplayer modes set to feature in the forthcoming Gears of War: Judgment. Giving fans a look at the new multiplayer modes, weapons, in-game rewards and gameplay updates that promise to make Gears of War: Judgment one of the most intense multiplayer experiences the series has offered, the new details include new weapons, grenade types, and more.

At present there are four multiplayer modes revealed, with more to be announced as we get closer to launch:

OverRun:
OverRun marks the first time that class-based competitive multiplayer has been introduced into the Gears of War series. Think of it as a combination of the popular Beast and Horde modes pitted against each other. OverRun is a Electronic Theatre Image5v5 attack/defend game type, where the COG are always defending, and the Locust are attacking… and you have an opportunity to play both as attacker and defender to determine the winning team.

Team Deathmatch:
In this returning fan-favourite, two teams of five players start with a shared pool of respawns. The goal is to take out your opponents and deplete their respawns before your own pool is gone. Perfect for Gears of War veterans and new recruits alike, Team Deathmatch has everyone battling to be the last squad standing.

Free-For-All:
Free-For-All is an “every player for themselves” Deathmatch mode. No teams mean shoot anything that moves. The perfect mode for relieving some stress.

Domination
Domination is a 5v5 team based competitive multiplayer mode. Teams will compete over three rings placed throughout the map. Control the ring to earn points; the first team to 250 points wins the match.

Not only are there new grenades for any situation you might encounter online, but Epic Games has also confirmed that players will have the ability to toss grenades without a windup – including specifically for quick, close-quarter encounters. Electronic Theatre ImageAdding to the expansive war chest of returning weapons and grenade types, below are six new additions to the Gears of War arsenal:

Sticky Grenades: Like Frag Grenades, these cause lethal damage to opponents, except they stick to targets before detonation.

* Beacon Grenades – The Beacon is a tactical grenade most commonly used by COG Scouts. It electronically marks all enemy targets in its blast radius, and reveals their position for a short time, even though walls and other obstacles of any thickness.

* Stim Grenades – The Stim is an extremely useful tool for Medics and those wishing to play a support role in combat. When detonated, it emits a cloud of medicinal gas that will instantly heal all friendly targets within its radius.

* Markza: Before the Locust invaded Sera, the people of the COG had spent decades at war with the Union of Independent Republics, and the Markza is one of the UIR’s most infamous weapons. This semi-automatic rifle is perfect for medium range combat, with a deep clip and an attached scope that extends its effective range and ensures greater accuracy at distance.

* Breechshot – The Locust are more than just a brute force, and the Breechshot is a shining example of their ingenuity and tactics: the base of the gun is a confiscated UIR Markza that has been converted to inflict massive amounts of damage. The barrel has a larger bore Electronic Theatre Imageto support a higher-calibre projectile, and the stock has been retrofitted with a vicious blade making this versatile weapon perfect for short to medium range combat.

* Booshka – The Booshka is a devastating grenade launcher of UIR design. It is capable of lobbing smart shells that detonate on direct impact with an enemy, or bounce off walls and other obstacles to detonate off a brief timer.

With Gears of War: Judgment, your multiplayer career is always in your control; the better you play, the bigger the payoff. With Prizeboxes, players can earn XP bonuses and exclusive unlocks like weapon and armour skins to get a leg up on the competition. Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by Epic Games and People Can Fly, Gears of War: Judgment will launch in the UK on 22nd March 2013, and Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details.