I’d love to see the following
- Guest characters Joanna Dark (Perfect Dark XBLA) as an example
- Customizable COG characters along with continued support for various characters like Gears 4 has done. Even unlockable parts or armor such as Onyx armor for your character.
- Less drama and story to feel like it was in the original trilogy. While delving into the lore and creating an interesting universe. Even expanding it too similar DC did with adding new forces other than the Speed Force.
- Going with the previous one what if there was a new faction associated with green? This one fighting with both because they both are destroying the planet.
This is a personal wish, but what I love about Gears is how it’s more fantasy like compared to Halo. Sticking with that have the enemies and story reflect that. You have the torque bow/bow, cleaver/sword, boomshield, chainsaw staff/staff etc so add in something kind of magical. Not exactly magic, but feels like it and fits in the universe. Much like how the torque bow is not exactly a bow more like a crossbow. And more brutal with explosive bolts.
And like the first game it had a dark fantasy aspect with General RAAM and the kryll. Also the theron guards and his armor being vampire like. Keep that up and take inspiration from dark stuff.