Epic announces Gold Gnasher unlock for Gears 3, Gears 2 XP events until launch

Epic Games' Rod Fergusson hopped on a video chat to talk with fans of the Gears of War series about what their plans are for unlocks in the Gears finales and revealed new unlock promotions for golden weapons and upcoming plans for XP events for Gears of War 2.

Epic is seeking to reward those have played Gears of War 2 in a dedicated fashion. So, those that earn the Veteran Gear status in Gears of War 2 can garner not just one but five golden weapons for Gears of War 3. To earn the Veteran Gear achievement, players must reach level 100 and win a match on each of the four Snowblind map pack maps. Currently on 2% of the Gears of War 2 population have reached this achievement.

That won't be the only reward for Veteran Gears though they will automatically unlock the Old Guard medal and a title to indicate that they are a Veteran Gear. Originally, Fergusson wanted to just offer a Gold Gnasher due to how attractive the Gold Lancer and Gold Hammerburst were to players in Gears of War 2. However, he felt like it wasn't enough for those that had showed the level of loyalty to the game. So, Veteran Gears will now get the Gold Lancer, Gold Retro Lancer, Gold Hammerburst, Gold Sawed-off and the Gold Gnasher.