
Place your fabricator wisely: Horde 3.0 revolves around the fabricator, where you build defenses, purchase new guns and revive teammates. Experiment at first to discover which you like (we’ll go in-depth on them in the next section) but it’s advisable to ultimately pick one and stick with it for a while, because leveling them up - crucial to be able to equip more skills - is excruciatingly slow. There are five classes: engineer, heavy, scout, sniper, and soldier. First pick the class that best suits your play style (bottom left option in the lobby screen) next assign a skill in the one skill slot you have unlocked to start (bottom middle of the screen) lastly choose a bounty (bottom right) to help you level up. Prepare for battle: If you’re used to the old Horde modes you may be tempted to hurtle through the menus and lobby as quickly as possible to get started, but there are a few extra steps in Horde 3.0. Getting to know “Horde 3.0”īefore we dig into the nitty gritty of the new systems in Horde 3.0, we have some general tips to keep in mind as you play. It’s worth getting to know all the intricacies of Horde “3.0” if you ever want to make it to wave 50, which is why we’re going to clarify things, setting the stage for your team’s next winning run. There’s also a completely new leveling, credits, and card pack system that, although difficult to navigate, is important to success. As you can imagine, these systems totally change how you should approach the game: Each class has its own strengths, and building defenses to fortify strong map positions is now essential. Horde 3.0 not only brings new enemies and maps, but a completely new player class system and the ability to build various types of defenses. It’s also the most complex version of Horde yet, and it won’t be easy for players to master.

“Horde 3.0,” the newest version, is arguably the highlight of Gears of War 4. Horde mode is the main draw for many Gears of War fans, and for good reason - it’s a tense and demanding battle royale that rewards dedication, skill and teamwork.
