WWE legend Dave Bautista, higher recognized to some as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy, will probably be a playable character in Gears 5 beginning September 15.
Game developer The Coalition confirmed the brand new addition immediately in a weblog put up, saying Bautista’s playable character for Gears 5 multiplayer modes.
“Dave has long been passionate about joining the Gears franchise, and we’re thrilled to be working in partnership with him to bring his signature WWE style to the game,” the developer writes. “The iconic attitude of WWE’s Batista will be incorporated into ‘Gears 5’ as a multiplayer skin, allowing both Gears and wrestling fans alike to jump into the action as Batista across all multiplayer modes including Horde, Versus and Escape.”
“It’s been a long time coming, but I couldn’t be happier that we’re finally making Dave’s dream to be in Gears of War a reality in ‘Gears 5.,’” wrote studio head Rod Fergusson. “The iconic, larger-than-life persona of Batista fits perfectly in the Gears of War Universe, and the entire team at The Coalition can’t wait to see him take on the Swarm and all other challengers in multiplayer. Dave and the WWE have been a pleasure to work with, and I’m hopeful this is just the beginning of our partnership.”
Taking to Twitter, Bautista wrote of his position within the Gears franchise: “It’s about damn time.” Bautista has beforehand commented on his need to play Gears of War protagonist Marcus Fenix in a movie model of the franchise.
It’s about rattling time. Play as me in #Gears5 beginning Sept 15 after @WWE Clash of Champions. @XBox @GearsofWar #DreamChaser pic.twitter.com/bCU4ZIjdw1
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) September 3, 2019
Gears 5 formally releases September 10, however early entry kicks off for some on September 5. Gears 5 Early entry is obtainable to Ultimate Edition house owners on Steam, Xbox One, and the Windows Store. Get all of your Gears 5 pre-load particulars, launch occasions, day one content material information right here.
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