Chapter 1: The Prodigal Son — Gears of War 4 eGuide

Collectibles

Anya’s Favorite Flower

JD’s Sixth-Birthday Present from His Uncle Cole

COG Military Acceptance Letter

Situation Overview

Reyna’s been captured, the village tormented, and too many of Kait’s friends have been killed. JD, Kait, and Del may only be alive thanks to Reyna’s maternal instincts. But if the trio is to ever find Reyna, they’re going to need some answers. And whether JD wants to admit it or not, there’s only one person they can turn to now. It’s time to go home…

Stroud Estate

Objective: Investigate the Estate

JD leads his friends to his childhood home, a sprawling estate seemingly left in disrepair. The mansion is locked up tight; the one person still around seldom leaves the cottage on the right. The lights are on—and so is the security camera above the door—but don’t go there just yet. First pay your respects in the cemetery, especially if you’d like to find a collectible.

JD’s father, the legendary COG Sergeant Marcus Fenix, is none too pleased to see JD and Del. It’s only when JD shows him the artifact that Marcus begins to understand his son’s problems run deeper than having gone AWOL. Unfortunately, Jinn’s troops leave little time for a family reunion and the crew is soon on the run once again. The trio may be without Oscar, but they gained Marcus—not a bad trade!

Marcus knew they were coming—and he wasn’t happy to see them.

Objective: Get Inside the Manor

Take cover near the tires and rocks in the center of the yard and use the Shock Enforcer to repel the Shepherds that attack. Sweep the yard clear of DeeBees while keeping your head down to avoid being sniped by the DeeBee in the balcony. Use the pickup truck on the right for advance cover and spot the Sniper on the balcony so Marcus knows to target him with the Lancer. Kait assists with her rifle as well.

Focus on the enemies advancing along the left-hand side. One may drop an EMBAR Sniper Rifle. Focus on the enemies advancing along the left-hand side. One may drop an EMBAR Sniper Rifle.

If you have trouble downing the Deadeye from your low position, dash from cover to cover until you get close enough to lob a Frag Grenade at the Deadeye. With the Deadeye down, cover-slip to the left and use the columns along the walkway for cover. Advance from post to post until in position to use the Gnasher on the Shepherds. Equip the EMBAR Sniper Rifle, fall back, and take out any remaining Deadeyes on the balcony or near the fountain in the back-left corner of the yard.

Secure an EMBAR Sniper Rifle, then fall back into cover so you can snipe the DeeBee on the balcony.

Objective: Get Upstairs

Follow Marcus inside the manor and quickly lob a Frag Grenade up the stairs on the right. The DeeBees are already in the mansion, but there aren’t many of them. If you have ammo for the EMBAR remaining, fall back behind cover and snipe the DeeBees as they descend the stairs. If not, equip the Gnasher or Shock Enforcer and fight your way up the stairs alongside Marcus.

There are several remaining DeeBees in the upper hallway. Take cover behind the supplies crates and blind-fire over them with the Shock Enforcer or flank the enemies via the rooms on the left. Finish them off with the Gnasher or a Frag Grenade.