25 years after the events of Gears of War 3 (2011), a new breed of monsters called "The Swarm" threatens the remaining inhabitants of Sera. Marcus Fenix and a new generation of Gears are the last hope to ensure the survival of their species.
A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy.—Kyle Waters
25 years after the end of the war the planet has recovered to a more stabilized society. However when JD and his friends family are kidnaped by a race of mysterious creatures they must take go on a dangerous journey in order to save their loved ones. But to succeed they must also take help from a very familiar face.