It looks like The Coalition, the studio behind the ‘Gears’ franchise, is gearing up for something big. Recent reports indicate that the studio has been on a hiring spree, bringing on board multiple new talents for undisclosed projects.

According to a Twitter post, at least eight new hires have updated their LinkedIn profiles to reflect their recent employment at The Coalition. These new additions span across significant roles, including Technical Gameplay Designer, Level Artist, Lighting Artist, and Software Test Engineer.

While the profiles of the new hires do not explicitly reveal the projects they are working on, one of them cryptically mentions involvement in an ‘Unannounced Project.’ Speculation naturally gravitates towards the possibility of work on ‘Gears 6,’ but without official confirmation, the nature of the project remains a mystery.

There is a glimmer of hope among fans that The Coalition might make a surprise appearance at the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct. However, it’s more realistic to anticipate no major announcements from the studio in 2024. Nevertheless, the influx of new talent suggests that significant developments are underway, and it may only be a matter of time before Xbox unveils what The Coalition has been diligently working on.

What are your thoughts on these new hires? Do you believe they are for ‘Gears 6,’ or could they be tied to something entirely different? Share your speculations in the comments below!