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Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day is an origin-story campaign following Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during the first terrifying days of Emergence Day.
Release
October 6, 2026
Status
Released
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S • PC
XGW Hype
★★★★★
Developer
The Coalition
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
About Gears of War: E-Day
Overview
Gears of War: E-Day takes the series back fourteen years before the original Gears of War. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago face the Locust Horde as it erupts from beneath the surface during Emergence Day. The Coalition is rebuilding the experience in Unreal Engine 5 while returning to the horror, cover-based combat and close friendship that defined the early games.
Release Information
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026.
Platform Information
The game is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass support.
XGW Game Brief
What We Know
- The story takes place fourteen years before the original Gears of War.
- Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago return as the central characters.
- The Coalition is developing the game in Unreal Engine 5.
- Campaign and multiplayer modes are planned.
Official Video
Watch The Trailer
Gears of War: E-Day — Gamescom 2026 World Premiere Trailer
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