Gears of War 4 Launches October 11

Xbox has announced that Gears of War 4 is set to debut globally on October 11, letting plays back into the world of Sera with protagonist JD Fenix, son of Marcus from the original games.

Gears of War 4 marks the beginning of an epic new saga for one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises, as a new band of heroes rises to confront a fearsome new threat. Harkening back to the dark and intense roots of the original classic, fans can expect a familiar, yet distinct evolution of gameplay, including brutal and intimate action, a heart-pounding campaign, genre-defining multiplayer and stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 4.

Players won't have to wait til October in order to get into the action, as later this month a beta for the games multiplayer will kick off, with anyone who played Gears of War Ultimate getting an extra week in the beta, before it opens to all. More details about the beta can be discovered here.