Gears of War Universe Timeline Revealed

The Gears of War universe has a rich backstory, but most gamers don't know the precise details of the story leading up to the events of the first Gears title, set some 14 years after the emergence of the Locust horde.

Now Epic Games has given fans the chance to delve further into the series' backstory, as Gears of War 3's launch date fast approaches. You can track the history of Sera, and the main characters in the Gears series, right from the Pendulum wars almost a century before the first game, right through to Emergence Day and the sinking of Jacinto.

Click here to begin exploring the Gears timeline. Gears of War 3 launched worldwide next Tuesday, September 20. We'll have a full review for you soon.