Gears of War 4 Ultimate Edition includes the base game (physical disc), a collectible SteelBook, and Season Pass. Gears of War 4 Ultimate Edition is your gateway to Early Access for Gears of War 4, allowing you play on Friday, October 7 – four days before the game’s standard release date. Season Pass includes the exclusive Vintage VIP Pack, one year of unlimited map access, early access to an exclusive VIP playlist and six Gear Packs. Never Fight Alone: With Gears of War 4, enjoy two-player co-op with friends locally via split-screen, over Xbox Live Gold or LAN. Player 2 can select either Kait or Del. Redefined Cover Gameplay: New close-cover combat moves and combat-knife executions turn each piece of cover into an offensive opportunity. Brutal New Weapons: An incredible arsenal of new weapons includes the Buzzkill and Dropshot, which can shoot around and over cover, raining destruction from all angles.