Hunting for every single one of the Gears of War Reloaded all collectibles can feel like a mission in itself, but don’t you worry, we’ve got your back. This guide is your one stop shop for finding all 33 COG Tags scattered across the campaign. The developers left a major hint for us: wherever you see the red Crimson Omen logo spray painted on a wall, a tag is hiding nearby. Nabbing all of them will not only unlock some sweet achievements but also piece together an in-game comic book that adds more flavor to the story.
Quick COG Tag Checklist
Here’s a quick breakdown of how many tags you’ll be hunting for in each Act.
| Act | Number of COG Tags |
|---|---|
| Act 1 | 12 |
| Act 2 | 6 |
| Act 3 | 6 |
| Act 4 | 3 |
| Act 5 | 6 |
What Is in Our ” Gears of War Reloaded All Collectibles “
Act I: Ashes – 12 Total Tags
Chapter: 14 Years After E-Day (3 Tags)
- Right after you bust out of your prison cell and clear the first room, you’ll see a big ol’ Crimson Omen on the wall ahead. The tag is sitting right below it. Can’t miss it.
- A little further in, some Locusts will cut through a metal door to say hello. After you introduce them to your Lancer, head to the back of that room. The tag is tucked behind a large concrete pillar.
- Go through the door the Locusts just rudely opened. As soon as you’re outside, hang an immediate left and go up the short steps. The tag is waiting for you in the corner.
Chapter: Trial By Fire (2 Tags)
- At the start of this chapter, you’ll head up some stairs into an area with a bunch of cover. Before you start playing whack a mole with the Locusts, check beside one of the short concrete barriers to find this tag.
- You’ll cross a bridge and enter a building where two E-Holes pop open. Once the room is clear, check the wall to the left of the exit door before you leave.
Chapter: Fish in a Barrel (1 Tag)
In this chapter, you’ll enter an open area with a big fountain in the middle. Just walk straight across to the other side of the fountain. The tag is in the far left corner, near a pillar.
Chapter: Knock Knock (1 Tag)
As you’re heading up a set of stairs, you’ll spot a white van on your left. The tag is lying on the steps right next to it. Easy peasy.
Chapter: Hammer (2 Tags)
- You’ll get to a point where Jack is ripping a door and you have to defend him. After the fight, don’t rush through the new door. Instead, backtrack down the hallway where the first wave of enemies came from. The tag is at the end of that hall.
- In the same room where you find poor Rojas, this tag is hidden in a corner near his body. Pay your respects and grab the tag.
Chapter: China Shop (3 Tags)
- This one’s a classic “look behind you” collectible. Right at the very start of the chapter, do a 180 and follow the hallway behind you to find the tag.
- During the fun sequence where you’re leading the Berserker on a wild goose chase, look for a small alcove on the left wall just before the final door she needs to smash. The tag is in there.
- After you finally escape the Berserker and get outside to fight her properly, head to the left side of the area to find the last tag of this Act.
Act II: Nightfall – 6 Total Tags
Chapter: Tick Tick Boom (1 Tag)
You’ll find a room with two staircases. The second one leads to a dead end with a beat up old couch. Melee it or give it a taste of your chainsaw, and you’ll find a tag hidden underneath. Guess someone lost it in the cushions.
Chapter: Grist (2 Tags)
- After you cross a metal walkway and head back outside, you’ll go down some stairs. As soon as you hit the bottom, turn around and look under the staircase you just came down. The tag is hiding there.
- You’ll eventually reach the gate to a settlement. Before you go in, search the area in front of the gate. The tag is on the ground to the left of a wrecked car.
Chapter: Lethal Dusk (2 Tags)
- Time to avoid the Kryll. As you navigate the dark streets, look for a small shack on your left. There’s a propane tank inside. Shoot it. The explosion will light the place up long enough for you to safely run in and grab the tag.
- You’ll take control of a spotlight to help Dom cross an area. After he’s safe, swing the spotlight back towards your own position and shine it on the back wall. It’ll reveal a wrecked car with a tag right next to it.
Chapter: Dark Labyrinth (1 Tag)
After you leave a ruined house in this chapter, immediately turn right and follow the building’s exterior wall around the corner to find this tag.
Act III: Belly of the Beast – 6 Total Tags
Chapter: Downpour (1 Tag)
After a lovely waterfall ride, you’ll fight some Locusts. Once they’re dealt with, you’ll see a platform lit by a blue light on the right. Before you go up the steps, turn right to find the tag in a corner.
Chapter: Evolution (1 Tag)
You’ll enter a room with a rotting wooden floor. Try not to fall through (though there’s a ladder if you do). The tag is in the far right hand corner of this room.
Chapter: Coalition Cargo (1 Tag)
After leaving the minecart control room, head down the stairs. As soon as you reach the bottom, hook a right to find the tag next to the staircase.
Chapter: Darkest Before Dawn (3 Tags)
- When you reach a pier, head towards the buildings on the right. Go behind the one with a big number “3” on it to find a long wooden dock. The tag is waiting at the very end.
- In a cave area, stick to the left path. You’ll go up a small ramp to a dead end where this tag is located.
- A bit further on, you’ll come to a fork in the path. The right path leads to a dead soldier and some ammo. The tag is right next to the body.
Act IV: The Long Road Home – 3 Total Tags
Chapter: Campus Grinder (1 Tag)
As soon as you enter the university campus, stick to the right and go up a small platform. Go past the first building and head towards the second one. The tag is hidden right behind the stairs leading into that second building.
Chapter: Bad to Worse (1 Tag)
Right at the start of the chapter, walk straight ahead and you’ll see a parked car. The Crimson Omen is on the wall right next to it, with the tag on the ground below.
Chapter: Imaginary Place (1 Tag)
Time for some redecorating. Inside the Fenix estate, you’ll find a room with a big desk at the far end. You need to completely destroy that desk chainsaw, melee, whatever works. The tag is hidden inside it.
Act V: Desperation – 6 Total Tags
Chapter: Comedy of Errors (1 Tag)
After fighting through some Wretches in ruined houses, you’ll enter an open garden. Look immediately to your left to spot the Crimson Omen. The tag is behind a broken gate near the symbol.
Chapter: Window Shopping (1 Tag)
At the start of the chapter, you’ll enter a garage. The main path leads up a staircase. Ignore that for a second. Instead, walk past it and take the second set of stairs that leads down to find this tag.
Chapter: Jurassic Proportions (1 Tag)
You’ll face off against a massive Brumak here. It’s a good idea to shoot the guns off its arms first. Once you’ve got some breathing room, head to the spot where the Brumak first appeared. You’ll see the Crimson Omen, and the tag is behind two concrete barriers nearby.
Chapter: Train Wreck (3 Tags)
- At the start, Jack will open a door into a passenger car. As soon as you step inside, look to your immediate left to find the tag on the floor.
- You’ll reach a car with two turrets on the roof and be told to climb a ladder. Before you do, search the inside of the car. The tag is hidden on the right side.
- The last one! You’ll have to push some large cylinders off the side of the train to clear the path. After you do, a Crimson Omen will be revealed. This is your clue. Don’t proceed to the next car. Turn around, go back into the car you just cleared, and open the door with the green button. The final tag is in this secret room.
Conclusion: For the Fallen!
And that’s all 33! Congratulations, Gear. You’ve honored the fallen, snagged yourself a handful of achievements, and unlocked some cool backstory with the comic pages. Now you can officially say you’ve scoured every nook and cranny of this classic shooter.
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