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Gears of War: E-Day: Release date, platforms & everything else we know about Marcus Fenix's return
Return to Gears of War's roots this year with a gritty prequel that's been built from scratch.
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Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing all sorts of troubles (many of their own doing) in the shape of sweeping layoffs, studio cuts, and calls to boycott their products, to name a few. Extremely talented developers (who deserve much better) still put out exciting video games regardless, and with the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved out now, we look to Gears of War: E-Day, the series' first mainline entry since 2019.
While there are plenty of upcoming space games worth keeping tabs on, Gears of War's return feels special for a number of reasons. Although Gears 5 was not a flop – quite the opposite – there was a growing sentiment among the fanbase that Gears of War needed to reevaluate its future by revisiting its past. After a solid remaster of the original game last year, this next chapter is taking us back to where it all started: Emergence Day.
With gameplay systems, mechanics, controls, and visuals fully rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, The Coalition aims to deliver the ultimate Gears of War experience with E-Day, and at least the atmosphere and tone seem pitch-perfect. But with nostalgia taking so many beloved franchises a few steps back in recent times, we must wonder if there's more to E-Day than reliving the series' glory days? Here's everything you should know about Gears of War: E-Day ahead of its launch.
After a gameplay-less reveal in summer 2024, The Coalition went silent to continue work on the prequel. It was finally during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that we received confirmation Gears of War: E-Day would arrive before the year's end.
No, Gears of War: E-Day won't be releasing on PS5 despite last year's remaster of the first game marking the series' debut on Sony consoles.
Though rumors and leaked materials pointed to Gears of War: E-Day launching on Sony's console alongside Xbox, the full reveal in summer 2026 underlined it was an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive. It will, however, also launch on Windows via the Xbox app and Steam. As usual, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will also get access to it day one.
Three editions will be available at launch, and you can pre-order them already:
All editions also benefit from pre-order bonuses that include open beta early access (on August 6), the Exfil weapon set, and Exfil Dom legendary character skin.