Gears Tactics COUNTDOWN LIVE: News, Update, Leaks, Rumours and Release Date for Microsoft's latest exclusive

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Gears Tactics launches on Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Windows 10 on April 28 – in just 24 hours.

We can't wait to command our COG soldiers in turn-based combat, and we'll be bringing you all the updates in the run-up to launch.

Be sure to keep checking back, Gears fans.

Read More: Gears Tactics: Release Date, Characters, Weapons, Xbox Games Pass, Gameplay, Beta, Trailer And Everything You Need To Know For Xbox One And PC

It's Live - 28th April 2020

Gears Tactics is available on PC now! Although it has been confirmed that an Xbox version is in development, we still don't have an official release date.

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Under 24 Hours! 27th April 2020

Gears Tactics will be with us in under 24 hours!

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New Launch Trailer - 13th April 2020

Will there be multiplayer or co-op in latest Xbox and PC exclusive? - 9th April 2020

Gears has a long history of multiplayer modes – will Gears Tactics follow suit? Click here for everything we know

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Xbox Release - 8th April 2020

The Coalition says an Xbox release of Gears Tactics is on track for late 2020 despite the current situation with the global virus.

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Inside Xbox April 2020 Live - 7th April 2020

The live show will be showing a slew of games including Gears Tactics. 

The show will go live 7th April, 21:55 BST 

Character Class Guide - 6th April 2020

The following character classes will be available in the game at launch:

VanguardSupportHeavyScoutSniperEach will offer four different skill trees, offering both passive and active skills to customise your soldier and their load-outs.

Each also has a defining weapon. So far we know that the Support class offers the chainsaw lancer rifle, while the Scout gets the Gnasher. We can hazard a guess that Snipers will be able to use the Longshot, while we also know that Vanguard gets to use the Retro Lancer, complete with bayonet.

Each weapon allows for its own finishing move, too, so expect each class to have their own repertoire of executions.

You can also customise each character visually.

The Pain Train is Back, Sorta - 3rd April 2020

10 Ways Gears Tactics Appeals To Gears Of War AND XCOM Fans - 2nd April 2020

New Interview - 1st April 2020

PCGamesN's Richard Scott-Jones has interviewed Tyler Bielman and Alex Grimbley from the Coalition about Gears Tactics.

You can find the full interview here, but interesting tidbits include Epic (the franchise's original creators) originally working on a Gears of War tactics game, and comparisons with genre-heavyweight Xcom.

20 Minutes Of Gameplay - 31st March 2020

Gears Tactics Previews - 31 March 2020

The preview embargo looks to have listed, and many sites seem positive on this latest entry in the franchise. IGN's preview can be found below.

Gears Tactics PC Required Specs - 30 March 2020

Microsoft has revealed the specs you'll need to run Gears Tactics. Check them out below.