Gears Ink is a global fan event that is headed to Melbourne, where fans will get access to all things Gears 5 - including the ability to play Horde, Versus, Escape and the Campaign. Plus, the chance to get some ink. A permanent Gears of War custom designed tattoo from established artists Troy and Adam Slack.

This aspect of the event will be first-come, first-served alongside on-site haircuts and beard trims including Gears-style custom fades from Men's Biz. Yeah. For those less daring there will be beer (from local brewers Young Henrys), games, and watching local graffiti artists create what will no doubt be an awesome live mural. And the chance to hear Bonnie Jean Mah, Narrative Lead for Gears 5 who will be hosting the event.

Which is taking place on Thursday 5 September from 7:00-10:30pm at Melbourne's warehouse district.

To register for tickets to the limited event head to the Gears Ink Melbourne site for details. Gears Ink will also be streamed across Xbox ANZ’s Twitter, Mixer and Facebook channels. Gears 5 is out September 10 - with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers getting early access on September 6.