How its lame? You gotta start from first one, so new audience can understand story and universe. They will release other parts later. It will have multiplayer too and crossplay.
Gears 1 is iconic and most beloved for many.
Though I agree all games should have been released together with Gears 5 as the Multiplayer Standard.
They are making the most foolish decision of not releasing the latest Halo & Gears on PS ASAP just like the Latest Forza.
These games have a chance at bouncing back & reviving just like Sea Of Thieves did
& now Forza 5.
The longer they wait the harder it will be for these franchises to bounce back in lobby numbers.
Literally like who would be interested in a 20 year old MP component.
Why not release Gears 5 & Halo Infinite right now.
Im going for build posted in above videos.
Stack very high glass cannon dmg on Maelle and hp,defence, revive abilities and buffs on other characters who will act as support for her.