PlayStation 5 version of Gears of War: Reloaded won't be released in Japan due to strict age ratings

The version of Gears of War: Reloaded for PlayStation 5 has been cancelled in Japan due to strict regional age rating restrictions. This means that Japanese gamers on Sony consoles will not be able to immerse themselves in bloody battles.

Here's What We Know

Gears of War: Reloaded will not be released for PS5 in Japan due to regional age rating restrictions and platform policies. Players in Japan will only be able to play the game on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and Steam on launch day.

A Gamespark report reveals the reason for the cancellation of Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 in Japan. The game failed to pass the CERO rating due to "blood, gruesome images, and intense violence".

Gears of War: Reloaded will be released on 27 August 2025.

Source: GameSpark