Does Gears 5 support cross-play and cross-save?

Best answer: Yes, Gears 5 supports cross-play and cross-save across all platforms, including the different PC versions on the Microsoft Store and Steam. With that said, Xbox players will have the option of disabling cross-play in ranked matches if they prefer to only play against other console players in that category.

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Does Gears 5 support cross-play and cross-save between platforms?

Yes. Regardless of whether you're choosing to play Gears 5 on Xbox One, PC through the Microsoft Store, or on Steam, The Coalition has taken steps to ensure that you can carry your campaign saves, multiplayer progress, and more between platforms. Gears 5 requires an Xbox Live profile to play (a free account is sufficient), and as a result, your progress is carried over between versions of the game.

This carries over to cross-play, as players can enjoy the Campaign, Versus, Escape, and Horde modes t...