Gears of War for Xbox One just one week into development

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Black Tusk has only just started work on its debut Gears entry

Microsoft's new Black Tusk studio is but a week into development on its debut Gears of War game for Xbox One, says Microsoft Studios head Phil Spencer.

The platform holder announced on Monday that it had acquired the rights to the Gears Of War franchise from series creator Epic Games, and put Black Tusk in charge of development. Very little development was done prior to that announcement, Spencer has revealed after being quizzed via Twitter.

"Leadership team has been involved for a month but studio has only been on Gears for a week," said Spencer on Wednesday.

This would suggest that the fruits of the new deal - the first Gears of War game for Microsoft's new console - is still a long way off, with most modern AAA titles typically taking at least two years to develop.

Microsoft has recruited Rod Fergusson, former director of production at Epic Games on the Gears of War franchise, to oversee the development of the franchise at its new home.

Black Tusk Studios formed in late 2012 as a rebranded version of Microsoft Vancouver. At the time it was formed, studio manager Mike Crump said Black Tusk was "working on Microsoft's next big entertainment franchise".

Black Tusk's GM, Hanno Lemke said the studio will collaborate closely with Epic "to ensure the inclusion of the Unreal Engine technology into the Gears of War franchise going forward remains consistent with the high quality fans have come to expect from the franchise."

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slapshot101Posted:

I think it is going to be a long time before we see anything from this game, maybe if we are lucky something at next years E3.

SIKSPosted:

I can't wait to see what kind of ideas they have for the next gears of war, I am definitely buying it for sure.

TravitorPosted:

I'm debating to myself whether or not to get Gears of War.

-Vinc-Posted:

gears of war on one, look good

illaPosted:

GibbityTree I thought Gears was over?


I believe Microsoft bought the rights to Gears. I think this is going to be the start of perhaps a new story line.

illaPosted:

I hope this game doesn't get as boring as the last one did. I played maybe a month of it before it just got so boring and the people are such try hards.

JacesPosted:

The graphics will be 10x better i can see it!

WenPosted:

Gears was a great game. I'd love to see it on the one.

TelePosted:

Can't wait for this, hopefully it comes out soon!

Martin_Luther_PingPosted:

Gotta start somewhere I guess. I might actually try this Gears of War if I don't have many other games when it comes out.