Does Gears 5 have PvP?

Yes, Gears 5 has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Gears 5 to play together?

Yes. Gears 5 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Gears 5?

About 230 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Gears 5 have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Gears 5 with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC.

Is Gears 5 on PC Game Pass?

Yes — Gears 5 was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is Gears 5 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Gears 5 is a co-op shooter game released in 2019, 70% positive on Steam (23,309 reviews), with 230 playing right now. $29.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooShooter · Co-op shooter

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How Gears 5 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Yes
Local / split-screen PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Action, Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer, Co-op, Singleplayer, Shooter, Gore

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Quick answers

Is Gears 5 co-op?: Yes, Gears 5 supports co-op.
Does Gears 5 have PvP?: Yes, Gears 5 has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Gears 5 to play together?: Yes. Gears 5 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Gears 5?: About 230 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Gears 5 have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Gears 5 with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC.
Is Gears 5 on PC Game Pass?: Yes — Gears 5 was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass