Gears of War 4 trailer is an emotional journey

The latest Gears of War 4 trailer sees the past and present collide.

We get to see familiar faces – Marcus Fenix and Anya – as they play with JD, the new protagonist for Gears 4. But alongside this happy-go-lucky image are shots of present-day JD running from a dangerous new threat, a threat that has hit close to home.

Gears of War 4 is set 25 years after the original trilogy. JD Fenix and his compatriots must take on this deadly foe to rescue those they love.

Gears of War 4 will be released on October 11th, though fans can try out the game as part of an open beta from April 18th.