Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day is The Coalition’s paid third-person cover shooter, published by Xbox Game Studios and launching on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and cloud. It follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during Emergence Day and includes solo, split-screen, online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, and Versus.

Latest update

Xbox has opened pre-orders ahead of the October 6, 2026 launch. Pre-orders include early access to the multiplayer Open Beta from August 6 to August 10, the Exfil Dom Character Skin, and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set. The Premium Edition provides up to five days of early access, the Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, five seasonal customization packs, and 1,000 Iron.

Release date and status

Xbox Game Studios plans to release Gears of War: E-Day on October 6, 2026. Premium Edition early access can begin up to five days earlier, while the Collector’s Edition is tied to the October 1 Premium access window.

Platforms and availability

Xbox Game Studios will distribute Gears of War: E-Day on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and supported cloud services. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere and launches day one with Game Pass Ultimate.

Gameplay overview

The Coalition combines classic cover-based third-person combat with modernized movement, traversal, close-range weapons, and reworked Locust enemies. The campaign supports solo play, two-player split-screen on console, and up to four players online, alongside Horde Siege PvE and Versus PvP.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story takes place fourteen years before the original Gears of War. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago face the Locust Horde as it erupts from below and devastates the world during Emergence Day.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

Xbox’s gameplay trailer and Xbox-hosted images show Marcus, Dom, Bravo Squad, Locust enemies, close-quarters combat, ruined cities, and the Emergence Day setting.

Developer and publisher

The Coalition developed Gears of War: E-Day, and Xbox Game Studios publishes it. The project uses Unreal Engine 5.

Download and availability

Gears of War: E-Day is a paid release with optional in-game purchases, Standard and Premium editions, pre-order bonuses, Xbox Play Anywhere support, and day-one Game Pass Ultimate access.

System / Device Requirements

The PC minimum uses Windows 10 64-bit 22H2, a Ryzen 5 2600X, Core i7-6850K, or Core i5-10400, 12 GB RAM, and RTX 5050, RTX 2060, RX 6600, RX 9060, or Arc A580-class graphics.

The recommended tier uses Windows 11 64-bit 25H2 or newer, a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-11600K, 16 GB RAM, and RTX 5060, RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT, RX 9060 XT, or Arc B580-class graphics. Both tiers require DirectX 12, broadband internet, and a 130 GB SSD.

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