Cliff Bleszinski said that he considered making Gears of War 4 with a first-person perspective before being bought by Microsoft.
This information was revealed by Bleszinski via the XboxEra podcast. If you’re interested in The Coalition’s games, you can check out our other articles here.
Cliff Bleszinski: Gears of War 4 Was Planned First-Person
When asked about Epic Games‘ vision for Gears of War 4 before the IP was sold, Cliff Bleszinski told XboxEra:
Yes, I can say that I would like to consider using a first-person perspective.
Can you imagine sawing grasshoppers in first-person?
Cliff Bleszinski, CEO, Founder at Boss Key Productions
While Bleszinski didn’t elaborate on her ideas for Gears of War 4, it would mark a major change in a franchise that has used a third-person perspective since its inception.
Bleszinski also claims that when Microsoft took over the IP, focusing on returning Gears of War to its horror roots was key for them.
That was Phil Spencer’s main note when Microsoft acquired the IP. When talking to Rod Ferguson, he said, ‘Let’s get back to the horror stuff’.
Cliff Bleszinski, CEO, Founder at Boss Key Productions
Bleszinski served as the lead designer in the Gears of War franchise for 20 years at Epic Games. In 2012, he left the company one year after the release of Gear of War 3 and 2 years before Microsoft purchased the IP.
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The Gears of War IP was then sold to Microsoft in 2014. Afterward, they formed The Coalition to lead the Gears of War franchise.
