Upcoming edition of Gears of War: E-Day - A compilation of all available details about the forthcoming shooter game
In an exciting development for fans of the Gears of War franchise, The Coalition has announced the upcoming release of Gears of War: E-Day. Set to be available on PC and Xbox Series X/S, the highly-anticipated prequel is expected to hit shelves in 2026, although the exact release date has not been officially confirmed yet [2][3][4].
Gears of War: E-Day takes place during Emergence Day, a full-scale and coordinated planet-wide assault on Sera that signaled the start of The Locust War in the Gears of War timeline. The game will feature younger versions of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, with John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro reprising their roles as the iconic characters.
The Locust Horde, subterranean monsters described as grotesque and relentless, will once again pose a significant threat in Gears of War: E-Day. The first trailer for the game, which was shown during the Xbox Showcase 2024 presentation, features a young Marcus Fenix struggling against a Locust Horde Drone.
Gears of War: E-Day will slightly differ from recent titles in the series, with a greater emphasis on the horror aspect of the story. The soundtrack used in the trailer is the Gary Jules version of Tears For Fears' 'Mad World', which sets a dark and foreboding tone for the game.
The game is being developed on Unreal Engine 5, with a focus on recreating and improving the series' trademark third-person action. Multiplayer settings have yet to be confirmed, but players can expect an immersive and engaging single-player experience. Gears of War: E-Day will be included on day one as part of Xbox Game Pass, making it easily accessible for subscribers.
The release of Gears of War: E-Day is expected to complement the upcoming release of Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original game set for release on August 26, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series X|S [1][5]. While both games are part of the Gears of War franchise, they are separate titles with distinct stories and features.
Currently, Gears of War: E-Day cannot be pre-ordered, but it can be wishlisted on Steam. Fans eager to get their hands on the game are encouraged to add it to their wishlist and stay tuned for further updates on the release date and additional game details.
- With the announcement of Gears of War: E-Day's release, PC and Xbox Series X/S gamers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the highly-anticipated prequel in 2026.
- Featuring younger versions of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, Gears of War: E-Day will take players back to the start of The Locust War during Emergence Day.
- John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro reprise their roles as the iconic characters, Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, in Gears of War: E-Day.
- Gears of War: E-Day will introduce a greater emphasis on the horror aspect of the story, setting a dark and foreboding tone with its use of the Gary Jules version of Tears For Fears' 'Mad World' in the first trailer.
- Developed on Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day promises to recreate and improve the series' trademark third-person action, while multiplayer settings have yet to be confirmed.
- Not only will Gears of War: E-Day be included on day one as part of Xbox Game Pass, but fans can also look forward to the upcoming release of Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original game set for release in 2025.
- Interested gamers can add Gears of War: E-Day to their Steam wishlist, and stay tuned for updates on the release date and additional game details.
- In the world of gaming technology and gadgets, the news of Gears of War: E-Day's release is just one more exciting deal for fans of the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles, and the wider gaming community.
