OP 6 Ideas/Predictions

Gears 5
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#8

Quite a wish list you have. I wouldn’t count on Wingman, it has been demanded for quite some time but there are no signals that we’ll get to see it anytime soon.

I don’t see it happening that we’ll get two new maps based on the DLC, it’ll be more likely two completely different map types. Since there’s Pahanu and I presume Reactor is based on Sanctum we might get one of the DLC but likelier two linked to something else. Perhaps something creative, like the lab at Mount Kadar. Also don’t exclude the possibility of a map based on one of the older Gears, such as we’ve seen with Nexus. If the theme is Gears 3, it could be something related to it.

And I think we’ve been lucky with one weapon’s reintroduction, we probably won’t see more. And if we see more it’s not going to be the Sawed-off: we already have two shotgun types. It would be something different that could fill a niche or is truly unique. Think about for example the Booshka or the Stim grenade.

Gabe’s introduction into Gears 5 was for marketing, to get people to play Tactics. That is the reason why he is in the game (thankfully, because he’s a great character to play). I do agree with that Reyna and Oscar should have already been in the game, because they’re TC characters directly related to the current saga. Personally I prefer Oscar to be added as late as possible, he’s the only Gears character that I hate. his lines are stupid, his voice is stupid, he is absolutely not funny, irritating and the luchador skins were traumatic. In Gears 4 at the start of a game of Horde I used to ask people why they chose to play as Diaper Man. Considering the addition of confetti wrestlers in Gears 5 I am dreadful for the return of luchador.

Also, sad to hear about the disagreement with Michael B. TC’s in luck because I don’t believe there are actually any fans of Jace out there so there’s no pressure on them to along with Michael B., but it would be nice if he does eventually make it into the game.

If you would scratch Jace, Oscar and Reyna from that list you can still add Prescott, Michael Barrick and Alicia Valera. For the Swarm, the Savage ones fit perfectly (don’t forget the Savage Theron Guard). Despite your argument I doubt they’ll include them as separate characters, they’re not that unique compared to their Locust equivalents as for example the Lambent ones.

I’m already curious if in the future there could also be a Judgment themed OP. There are still a couple of characters and skins left to be included.

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#9

I hope we get the maps subway, train station(tyro station), raven down, diner, security, war machine and especially fuel depot.

#10

Its description states it is a Pendulum Wars era (experimental) reactor. So unlikely to be tied to a Locust War bunker (that was also never fully completed in the sense that it didn’t have the proper backing it needed to function and the environment also posed issues).

If they bring a map based on Sanctum I hope it is set in one of the floors that either has issues due to the volcanic environment or construction related issues. I thought it was meh that we didn’t even get to go that far down into it to begin with to explore and/or play with/work around the environmental hazards there.

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#11

Oh I want Jace back, it’s just that he hasn’t come back yet and there supposedly a thing with multiplayer characters having VA changes meaning they don’t return for future games because… I don’t ■■■■■■■ know they’re fine with rerecording lines because they did an entire campaign’s worth over for a character.

Also Reyna wasn’t in 5’s campaign as a COG unit like you specified nor was she even in-game save for the out of place “choice”. But again, minor nitpick. It doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be added, I very much want her as well.

I see Gabe as more of an incentive to play another TC game that recently came to console rather than an actual OP5 character as you can’t get him otherwise.

#12

Thrashball Drone

#13

Sid and Mikayla were leaked as characters I guess.
I don’t know if it true but it looks real enough.

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#14

I’d scratch Valera off too; since she only appears in RAAM’s Shadow, is voiced by Laura Bailey (Kait) and the only reason anyone liked her in the first place because she was a Latin woman with tight-■■■ pants. With how PC or woke (for lack of a better term) TC is making their games I see that as an insufficient reason for them to add her.

And as much as I’d like to Barrick return as well, there’s an odd anti-smoking thing regarding TC and Gears or something. Until they explicitly express otherwise I rest my case.

#15

Let’s just ignore the part in Gears 3 where they obey the queen.

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#16

I will patiently await the V-Day skins, the sleeveless look was pretty dope.

#17

I love some of your ideas regarding characters. I would love to see Jace, Hoffman etc. Some other things I would like to see from them is escape rewards as well as a new horde/escape class to play and overall balancing. Yeah seeing Jace or Hoffman would be dope!

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#18

I would also love to see Valera as I loved her in Gears 3 so hopefully we get her too! Also another thing that would be dope would be to add new fortifications to horde, that would be nice too.

#19

Well considering I nailed my prediction for op5 theres two possible themes for op6

Operation 6:judgment
-Ezra loomis, Sofia Hendricks, Alex brand, locust rager, Reyna Diaz, Oscar Diaz
Skins: kilo squad Cole, classic onyx guard

Mode:overrun? Possibly no new mode

Or like you said a gears 3 themed operation, which is more likely.

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#20

I’d like to see this guy comeback honestly! Also the savage theron and armored kantus.

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#21

As long as it isn’t the awful Judgement version of Alex Brand… we good.
Also, not sure what arbitrary rules TC makes for themselves but if they don’t want to give one person more than one character to voice then we likely won’t be getting Loomis since Sid is probably going to be added and both of those characters are voiced by Bruce Thomas. Also much like Jace, there really isn’t much demand for Loomis as I don’t think many people liked him.

But anything can happen. I never thought I’d see the Scorcher again :upside_down_face:

#22

I’d argue that Valera isn’t too difficult to include as a) like you note she’s voiced by Laura Bailey, who also voiced Alexa Brand who I believe will eventually also be included in Gears 5. It makes little sense to include someone with no in game story and to exclude someone who has featured in an in game story - from the voice actor of the protagonist of the series. A character from a really popular DLC: RAAM’s Shadow, b) she’s also featured in the campaign, with a collectible from her brother and honouring her death along with other collectibles of dead Gears at the end of the campaign. So even for those who didn’t play RAAM’s Shadow or the past Gears games, people can still find a link to her and c) we’re starting to run out of popular characters to include. One of the last would be Hofman, of which I’m pretty sure he’ll be included in the next OP. If TC wants to keep on including characters, they would need to keep some extra in reserve for the series’ runtime until significant resources are being put in Gears 6.
I actually like her for her personality: she was portrayed as a caring person willing to fight to the end to rescue others, she even attacked RAAM to safe Jace. The concept of her outfit was also interesting, I believe it was introduced as the recon/scout outfit for COG soldiers. It was the first time we’ve seen that sort of armour. And yes, as an extra bonus she looks pretty good as well.

Barrick is an interesting case, as you point out. There should be a creative way to include him in the game, regardless if TC still holds the anti-smoking policy. I believe Rod was the main driver behind that, and he’s been gone for some time now.

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#23

I hope this to be true, it’d be great if they get included.

#24

Gears 3 theme could be a good shout, (if you ever follow my posts and ramblings, you will know I’m a Gears 3 fanatic) don’t see a new mode but if we had one I would think submission (albeit Gears 2 mode) more likely than Wingman, less work. I think there is a good chance we will see Wingman in 6 though

Maps wise I like your thinking. Maybe 2 new and Cove, Artillery, Depths? I would LOVE OG Onyx, with original voice. Maybe Adam, I use him in Gears 3 a fair bit, some good VO and pretty “rare”

I do think op 5 overall has been excellent and hopefully TC can continue that work

#25

What about predictions for mid Op 5? Since this operation was about maps , will we see at least 1 new map before Op 6?
I was over the moon when TC added River in op5, hope they add other fan favourite Jacinto also soon

#26

Some spanish channel showed alot! :+1:t2:

#27

All game modes down to 3V3