Is Marcus Fenix in Gears 5?
Marcus Fenix is indeed a playable character in Gears 5, and his story continues with the COG fighting against a new foe, the Swarm. The game also features a unique option to play as Dave Bautista, a former WWE world champion, by swapping him with Marcus Fenix for the entire campaign.
Marcus Fenix in Gears 5: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who plays Marcus Fenix in Gears 5?
John DiMaggio, a renowned American voice actor and comedian, lends his voice to Marcus Fenix in Gears 5, bringing the character to life with his distinctive gruff voice.
Q2: What happened to Marcus Fenix in Gears of War?
Marcus Fenix was incarcerated for four years before being released by his friend Dominic Santiago and rejoining the COG army for a mission that could change the course of the war.
Q3: Why did Marcus leave COG?
Marcus bravely fought against the Locust for ten years until the Battle of Ephyra, where he abandoned his post to rescue his father, Professor Adam Fenix, but could not reach him in time.
Q4: What happened to Marcus Fenix after Gears 3?
With his father presumed dead, Marcus was tried for dereliction of duty and sentenced to 40 years in Jacinto Maximum Security Prison.
Q5: Which ending is canon in Gears 5?
The developer, The Coalition, hasn’t confirmed which Gears 5 ending is canon, leaving it to the players’ interpretation, with both endings having valid arguments.
Q6: Did Marcus marry Anya?
Yes, Marcus married Anya Stroud, who later became the first prime minister of the reformed Coalition of Ordered Governments, and helped rebuild humanity with Baird, who created his own company, DB Industries.
Q7: Who is Marcus Fenix’s girlfriend?
Anya Stroud is Marcus‘ girlfriend, whom he later married, and she gave birth to their son, James Fenix.
Q8: Why does Marcus Fenix have a scar?
Marcus received a scar beside his right eye while in prison, where a guard named Campbell released attack dogs on him, and he managed to kill them but got injured in the process.
Q9: Who did Marcus Fenix have a kid with?
Marcus had a kid, James Dominic “JD” Fenix, with his wife Anya Stroud, who was named after Dominic Santiago, Marcus‘ deceased best friend.
Q10: What rank is Marcus Fen!x in Gears 5?
After being restored to the COG, Marcus became part of Delta Squad and was eventually given command and his old rank of Sergeant back.
Q11: What was Marcus Fenix in jail for?
Marcus was arrested for leading a failed unauthorized mission to rescue his father, Adam, and was sentenced to prison.
Q12: How old is JD Fenix in Gears 5?
JD is at least 22 years old during the events of Gears 5, having been born 20 years after Emergence Day.
Q13: Is Gears 5 repetitive?
Gears 5 features a more open-world design, allowing players to take on objectives at their own pace, making the game feel less repetitive than its predecessors.
Q14: What happened to Anya in Gears 4?
Anya died when her son James was 6 years old, due to unspecified birthing complication issues, and players can visit her grave in Gears 4.
Q15: Will there be a Gears 6?
Although Gears 6 hasn’t been officially announced, rumors suggest that The Coalition is working on the game, with a potential release date in 2024 or 2025, and the game may feature a new story and characters, building upon the events of Gears 5.