Gears of War 3 receives Delta Online, an ambitious mod that promises to revolutionize multiplayer

The community is preparing one of the largest unofficial expansions seen in Gears of War 3.

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While a large part of the Xbox fan base is already looking forward to Gears of War: E-Day, scheduled for 2026, the community is not standing still. A group of players has been working for months on Delta Online, a large-scale mod for Gears of War 3 that aims to give the third episode of the saga a second life in a big way.

This is a completely community-driven project, created by and for players, with the goal of massively expanding the game’s original content and updating it to current standards without losing its classic essence.

Delta Online: massive content and new options for Gears of War 3

According to its managers, Delta Online will include a truly impressive amount of content:

• 100 playable characters from all chapters of the saga

• 100 unlockable weapon skins

• 60 maps for multiplayer and Horde mode

• 10 additional maps designed for 2v2 matches

• New modes like Team Deathmatch, FFA, and 2v2 Gnashers

• Three variants of Horde mode: Classic, Frenzy, and Rebirth

• Compatibility with ultrawide monitors and additional graphics settings

The idea behind the mod is not just to add content, but to modernize the experience, keeping the DNA of Gears of War 3 intact, one of the most memorable titles in the saga on Xbox 360.

• For now, there is no specific release date, but the developers have confirmed on social media that Delta Online will arrive “very soon”. Everything suggests that it could be published in the coming weeks or at the beginning of next year, coinciding with a moment of special interest in the franchise.

For many veteran players, this mod can become the perfect excuse to return to Sera before the arrival of the eagerly awaited E-Day.

Gears of War 3 PC Delta Online is officially releasing soon, a fan-made project built by the community for the community!
– 100+ Playable Characters from across the franchise
– 100 Weapon Skins per starting weapon
– 60+ Versus Multiplayer & Horde maps including 10 2v2… https://t.co/SjSScVP6br

— Shadowz (@SASxSH4DOWZ) December 21, 2025