Microsoft KB Archive/927626

= Xbox 360: Gears of War game modes =

Article ID: 927626

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes the single player and multiplayer game modes that are available in Gears of War.



MORE INFORMATION
Gears of War supports the following types of game modes:
 * Campaign

You can select from the following types of single player (Campaign) games:
 * Single player
 * Split screen
 * Co-op
 * Versus

You can select from the following types of multiplayer (Versus) games:
 * Local (split screen)
 * System link
 * Xbox Live

Campaign
In Campaign game mode, you play in story mode. You can play with one player or with two players who work together cooperatively.

To select a Campaign game mode, on the Main Menu screen, select Campaign, and then press the A button. The following options are available on the Campaign screen:
 * Single Player

In single player mode, you play on your own as a single player. If you play on Xbox Live, you can invite a friend.
 * Split-Screen

In split screen mode, you fight side by side with a friend.
 * Join Co-Op Game

In this kind of co-op mode, you join a game and play a campaign with another player. You play as Dominic.
 * Host Co-Op Game

In this kind of co-op mode, you host a campaign in which another player can join as Dominic.

Versus
In Versus game mode, you can host or join competitive multiplayer matches. To select a Versus game mode, on the Main Menu screen, select Versus, and then press the A button. The following options are available on the Versus Multiplayer screen:
 * Local

In a Local match, you play one-on-one against another player on the same Xbox 360 console.
 * System Link

In a system link match, you engage in combat against other players over a local area network.
 * Xbox Live Ranked Match

In an Xbox Live Ranked match, you play true skill balanced games on Xbox Live where players' statistics are tracked.
 * Xbox Live Player Match

In an Xbox Live Player match, you play public or private games on Xbox Live where players' statistics are not tracked.
 * Leaderboards

On the leaderboard, you can see how you rank in competitive multiplayer matches.

Connection types

 * System link

In system link play, you can connect up to eight Xbox consoles together on a local area network.
 * Xbox Live

In Xbox Live play, you can connect up to eight people to play with on Xbox Live.

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