- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Release Date: Dec 15, 2020
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X

- Summary: Return to Gears 5 with the Hivebusters expansion and undertake their first suicide mission. Explore the tropical Galangi islands, battle enemies with the team’s ultimate abilities and confront a deadly new predator.
- Developer: The Coalition
- Genre(s): Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Arcade
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 13
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Mixed: 1 out of 13
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Negative: 0 out of 13
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Dec 21, 2020Gears 5: Hivebusters recovers the thug tune of the original trilogy. It is a must.
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Dec 20, 2020Hivebusters shows that even a 3-hour long experience can be a fun and fulfilling one, if done right. The Coalition just showed us that the Gears franchise is in very good hands.
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Dec 21, 2020Hivebusters is a great addition to the story content of Gears 5 on Xbox. The same production values, the same great acting, and (whisper it) a better set of protagonists than Kait and J.D., all add up to make this a must play expansion.
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Dec 18, 2020Packed full of excellent action, blistering combat, a solid cast of characters, and astoundingly beautiful visuals, Gears 5: Hivebusters is unmissable for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the series.
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Dec 24, 2020Quotation forthcoming.
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Dec 18, 2020Gears 5: Hivebusters is everything we ask of a Gears of War: lots of action, frenzy, a simple story, and a level design perfect for gunfights. It has an adjusted duration, yes, but it is enjoyable until the end.
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Dec 20, 2020Even one more hour focused on really telling the story of where Scorpio Squad came from could have made Gears 5: Hivebusters into a far more memorable and substantial DLC. There's easily enough material to even make a full side game, but the expansion feels less like a genuine extension of the Gears universe and more like a way to make players more receptive to playing Escape Mode and purchasing the comic series featuring these characters. At the end of the day, that ethos makes for a disposable expansion that only diehard fans of the franchise or those looking for an Xbox Series X graphical showcase will really get the most out of - though if a player fits that bill, they'll be more than happy with what's on offer here.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 36 out of 41
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Mixed: 3 out of 41
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Negative: 2 out of 41
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Feb 11, 2021
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Jan 11, 2021Great visual game. One of the best at all. Spectacular show, a lot of good action and a new super heroes. Big surprise from MS. Great applause. !
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Dec 16, 2020
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Apr 20, 2021Best DLC one could hope for in Gears. Jaw droping, well done. The filmography and cinematography alone make it worth playing.
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Dec 23, 2020Absolutely stunning game!! Great acting and narration. Definitely recommend.. thank you game pass!!
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Dec 23, 2020Great addition to the gears story line. Engaging characters. The story was just enough to make you asking for more.
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Jul 27, 2021Just a another boring tras* dlc game from xbox game studios.
Most of the xbox fanboys don't eveen know this awful game. lmao -