Gears 5 on Xbox and PC reveals Operation 6 with changes, a new map, and more characters
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Operation 6 is officially here for Gears 5.

What you need to know
- Gears 5 is a third-person tactical shooter from the Coalition and Xbox.
- Operation 6 is about to begin in Gears 5, which will add new content to its multiplayer.
- The operation is starting with three new characters and a new map, with a mid-operation content drop planned.
- Operations in Gears will become shorter and more densely packed with updates from here on out.
Gears 5 is continuing to add additional content to its intense multiplayer with the announcement of Gears 5 Operation 6. The next major Operation for Gears 5 is going to make some crucial changes to how Gears 5 handles new content, and will add new characters and maps for players to enjoy.
To begin, Operation 6 will start to shorten Gears 5 Operations from 16 weeks to 11 weeks, and will split content drops into two portions: the initial launch-content, and mid-Operation content. Each content drop will now contain at least two characters. When Operation 6 starts, Gears 5 players will have three new characters with Colonel Victor Hoffman, Queen Reyna, and Locust Zealot. There will also be a new map called Speyer.
The Coalition will drop more information on what's coming in Operation 6 in the coming weeks.
If you haven't played Gears 5 yet, it has certainly earned its place as one of the Best Games for Xbox. It also recently got some excellent campaign DLC. In our Gears 5: Hivebusters review, we said that "fast action is offset by surprisingly introspective character development, all in a jaw-droppingly gorgeous jungle setting." You can play Gears 5 and its multiplayer through Xbox Game Pass.
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Zachary Boddy is the Minecraft Expert and a News Writer for Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life, and have been freelancing for Windows Central and its sister sites since 2019, with a focus on Xbox and PC gaming. You can find Zachary on Twitter @BoddyZachary.
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