EDIT: Made links clickable.

A series of job board postings all but confirms that there will be a new Gears of War title in the near future.

We all knew that when Microsoft bought the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games that we would see some exciting titles, and although Gears of War UE and 4 have received mixed reception from the hardcore fan base we are all excited about the possibility of a new game that will satisfy the many fans of the game all over the world.

Lets take a look at the job postings.

The storyboard artist posting. Is clear that if you are hiring a new storyboard artist you are going to be seriously investing in creating at least an edited story addition to the game. The

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=928830

Its clear also that the job postings when referring to “(unannouced project)” is likely going to be a new title in the Gears of War franchise. Why? Just take a look at the job posting in detail.

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934090

when you look through the essetinal skills and experience of these postings, they want you to have experience on a AAA title. Basically Splash Damage or The Coalition are announcing a big title soon.

Essential Skills and Experience – At least 2 years of industry experience and 1 shipped AAA current gen or last gen (PS3 / Xbox 360) console or PC title that featured a multiplayer component, worked on from beginning to end – Experience in creating first or third person shooters – Experience of prototyping gameplay mechanics using UE4, Source, or similar – Experience with source-control applications (SVN, Perforce, AlienBrain, etc.) Preferred Skills and Experience – UE4 Blueprints / UE3 UnrealScript – Experience with 3DSMax, Maya, or other professional 3D modelling software

If you are in doubt at this point about this just being general recruitment for the Gears of War game franchise. Then why would they be recruiting so many people in so many positions and mentioning experience on delivering AAA titles?

List of all jobs available. We have included the Unannounced Project also, as this is what we believe to be the same title.

UX & UI

Lead UI Designer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=911581

UI Designer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=943635

STUDIO

Executive Producer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=943821

PROGRAMMING

Executive Producer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=943821

Gameplay/Online Programmer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=922109

Gameplay Programmer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=911306

Graphics Programmer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=921860

Lead Audio Programmer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=937709

Lead OS Engineer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934151

OS Engineer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934141

Senior Gameplay Programmer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=936648

Senior Game Programmer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=922096

PRODUCTION

Development Outsource Manager (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934071

Producer (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=931946

Producer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934041

Production Tester (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=911273

Senior Producer (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=936551

INTERNSHIP

VFX Art Intern (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=932144

ART

Technical Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=943402

Technical Animator (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=920434

· Rigging/skinning a varied selection of humanoid characters as well as creatures, vehicles and props.

Storyboard Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=928830

Senior VFX Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=937726

Senior Technical Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=931907

Senior Environment Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=931997

Senior Concept Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=932016

Lighting Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=911641

Lead Environment Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934098

Lead Character Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934097

Environment Artist (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=920373

Concept Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=780643

this important job on a secretive title ticks all the boxes of being a Gears of War project when reading the Essential Skills and Responsibilities.

Cinematic Lead (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=887753

Character Artist (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=780658

Associate Art Director (Gears of War Franchise)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=911587

Art Outsource Manager (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934134

Art Director (Unannounced Project)

http://www.splashdamage.com/content/job-details?gh_jid=934127