The Coalition has revealed the lead trio that will be at the heart of Gears of War 4 when it launches for Xbox One, revealing that original protagonist Marcus Fenix's son, JD Fenix, will be the game's main hero. Gears 4 takes place 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3, meaning a largely new cast.
Main protagonist JD Fenix will be played by Spartacus and The Flash star Liam McIntyre, with the character described as an idealist who ran away from home to join COG's military ranks at a young age. Fenix subsequently goes AWOL after a classified incident that will be revealed as you progress through the game.
Fenix will be joined by Kait Diaz, an Outsider raised outside the walled city-states that protect humanity. Kait, played by prolific voice actor Laura Bailey, joins the COG as a survivalist able to look after herself, forming a friendship with JD. "She's a great entry point into this world, because she doesn't know everything about it either," says Bailey of her character.
Finally, Delmont 'Del' Walker is an ex-COG soldier and orphan who forged a friendship with JD at boarding school. Played by Eugene Byrd, who also played Marcus 'Boomer' Boone in Battlefield Hardline and has had roles in Arrow and Bones, Delmont followed JD into the Army and was also involved in the same classified incident. Both JD and Delmont seeked refuge with the Outsiders amid the wilds of Sera, and Del still remains loyal to his buddy.
You can find out more about Gears of War 4's new cast of characters and voice actors over at Game Informer, where you'll also find more Gears 4 news and info that will all be part of an upcoming 14-page cover feature in the magazine's next issue.
Gears of War 4 will be coming to Xbox One, hopefully later this year.
