The Gears of War series has been relatively quiet in recent years, with Gears 5 releasing in 2019 and Gears Tactics following in 2020. Gears of War: E-Day was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer, but it still lacks a release date. This means fans might have to wait a while before the next installment of the beloved franchise hits the shelves. If you're looking for something to ease the wait, consider checking out Gears of War: The Card Game, currently on sale at Amazon for just $27 (down from $35), along with several Gears of War novels that are at their best prices of the year.
Created by Steamforged Games, Gears of War: The Card Game is a two-player deck-building game where players assume the roles of Humans or the Horde. The objective is to defeat your opponent by constructing a powerful deck from over 260 cards featuring characters and weapons from the series, including iconic figures like Marcus Fenix and High General RAAM. Matches typically last about an hour, and with so many cards to choose from, it's easy to play multiple times.
For a less competitive experience, you can explore the numerous Gears of War books available. The mainline Gears of War novel series is particularly engaging, offering stories set in the same universe as the games. These novels don't need to be read in order, allowing you to jump in at any point. If you're interested in content related to Gears 5, consider Gears of War: Bloodlines, which follows the game's protagonist Kait Diaz after the fall of Settlement 2. Additionally, the original Gears of War trilogy novels—Aspho Fields, Jacinto's Remnant, and Anvil Gate—directly tie into the storyline of the original game.
These novels can be complemented by over 20 Gears of War comics. Physical copies are now quite expensive, but you can purchase a Kindle bundle of all 22 digital comics for just $45. If you're unsure about the comics, Amazon offers a sample that lets you read the first few pages for free. For fans of the series, rest assured that the intense action and memorable characters have been faithfully adapted into these digital stories.
A few more Gears of War books are available, and you'll find all our top picks below.
