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Gears of War 3 co-op

Split-screen for 2 players · online co-op up to 5 · full campaign in co-op

2011 · Epic Games · 89/100

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
Yes
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
up to 5 players
Full campaign in co-op
Yes
Cross-play
Not documented
LAN
Yes
Drop-in / drop-out
Yes
Platforms
Xbox 360
Developer
Epic Games
Series
Gears of War

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”.

What it is

Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in videogames. Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood. In Gears of War 3, players fight on as Marcus Fenix, the grizzled war hero and leader of Delta Squad. Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against the Locust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the surface, a fearsome new threat is infecting the planet from within. With survivors scattered and civilization in ruins, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race.

Frequently asked

Is Gears of War 3 couch co-op?

Yes. Gears of War 3 supports split-screen for 2 players on one screen.

How many players is Gears of War 3 locally?

Gears of War 3 can be played locally with 2 players.

Does Gears of War 3 have online co-op?

Yes, for up to 5 players.

Can you play the whole campaign of Gears of War 3 in co-op?

Yes, the campaign of Gears of War 3 is playable in co-op.

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