Karen Traviss, author of the first Gears of War novel Aspho Fields, will be continuing the story after the end of Gears of War 2 with her new novel Jacinto’s Remnant. Her novel picks up after the surviving humans evacuate and destroy their last city, Jacinto, and flee into the unknown to fight against the remaining Locust. It’s up to Marcus, Dom and the rest of the gears to help humanity survive the new land that they now find themselves in with not only the Locust, but other desperate humans to contend with.

“Karen Traviss has outdone herself once again,” said Rod Fergusson, executive producer, Epic Games. “Jacinto’s Remnant not only answers the question of what happens after the events of Gears 2, it also provides greater insight into the Gears of War universe and a deeper understanding of its characters. We hope players of the games and discerning readers alike will enjoy this ongoing tale of humanity’s fight for survival.”

Jacinto’s Remnant will be released alongside the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection on July 28th.