October 6, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day pushes Xbox Series S limits with new memory management tech
The Coalition has revealed a technical breakthrough in Gears of War: E-Day that could set a new standard for how […]
Gears of War: E-Day
Experience the brutal horror of Emergence Day through the eyes of Marcus Fenix in the origin story of one of gaming's most acclaimed sagas. Fourteen years before Gears…
StatusUpcoming
ReleaseOct 6, 2026
GenreAction · Horror · Shooter
PlatformsPC · Xbox Series X|S
StudioThe Coalition · Xbox Game Studios
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Latest news
27 resultsOctober 6, 2026
How The Coalition Optimized Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series S
The Coalition has revealed how they managed to get the visually demanding Gears of War: E-Day running smoothly on the […]
October 5, 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 Outpaces Gears of War: E-Day on Steam Charts
In a display of enduring popularity, CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has climbed to the number three spot on Steam’s […]
October 2, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Launches Without Key Legacy Features
Gears of War: E-Day has officially arrived for early access players, but those jumping into the latest entry in the […]
September 22, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Rebuilds the Series From the Ground Up in Unreal Engine 5
Gears of War: E-Day arrives October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC—or October 1 for Premium Edition owners—marking the […]
September 13, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day May Hide Xbox’s First Platinum Trophy System
Gears of War: E-Day has a zero-Gamerscore achievement for earning all others, like a Platinum Trophy; the game launches October 6, 2026 on Xbox, PC and Game Pass.
August 30, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Reveals Combat Overhaul Ahead of October Launch
Gears of War: E-Day is getting a fresh round of gameplay details at Gamescom 2024, showcasing new combat features and […]
August 30, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Crucible Mode Brings Battle Royale Energy to 4v4 Combat
Gears of War: E-Day is adding a battle royale-inspired PvP mode called Crucible to its multiplayer lineup, where teams fight […]
August 28, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Takes the Series Back 14 Years—Can It Revive the Franchise?
The Coalition is betting on the past to save Gears of War’s future. Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6, […]
August 27, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Unveils New Locust Villain in Latest Campaign Trailer
Gears of War: E-Day has revealed a new Locust leader villain in a fresh campaign trailer shown during Gamescom 2026, […]
August 26, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Hands-On Shows Open World Sandbox Alongside Linear Combat
Gears of War: E-Day is blending expansive sandbox environments with traditional linear action sequences, according to a hands-on preview of […]
August 26, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day’s Campaign Nails the Franchise’s Classic Feel in Emergence Day Prequel
Gears of War: E-Day is shaping up as a cinematic prequel that captures the spirit of the original trilogy by […]
Guides
2 resultsSeptember 30, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day Launch Schedule and Preload Guide
Gears of War: E-Day takes players back to the start of the conflict against the Locust Horde, focusing on the brutal invasion of Kalona. Whether you are jumping…
September 14, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day launch and co-op preparation guide
Gears of War: E-Day launches on 6 October 2026. Use this checklist to choose how you will play and prepare your group.
Videos
2 resultsSeptember 14, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day official multiplayer developer overview
Watch the official video linked from the publisher's page.
September 13, 2026
Gears of War E-Day’s Launch Trailer Echoes the Series’ Iconic Ad Formula
Gears of War E-Day's new launch trailer pulls straight from the playbook that defined the franchise's reveal campaigns. The ad channels the contemplative, almost haunting tone that characterized…
Wiki and game systems
14 resultsSeptember 16, 2026
Chainsaw Lancer
The famous Chainsaw Lancer is created during E-Day by attaching an old chainsaw to a standard-issue Lancer prototype at Oria Stadium.
September 16, 2026
Vraahk
A named Locust threat shown in official Gears of War: E-Day campaign material, documented here only to the level confirmed by Xbox and The Coalition.
September 16, 2026
Lucas Reyes
A young COG cadet and communications officer who never reached the front during the Pendulum Wars, then becomes a playable member of Bravo Squad on E-Day.
September 16, 2026
Mags Carter
A hardened Pendulum Wars veteran, former Gear and Kalona refinery worker who becomes one of Bravo Squad’s four playable members during Emergence Day.
September 16, 2026
Gnasher
The Gnasher in E-Day uses a six-shell capacity and individual-round active reloads, allowing players to resume firing after loading only part of the weapon.
September 16, 2026
Prototype Lancer
The Prototype Lancer is E-Day’s announced rifle with a faster firing rate and larger magazine than recent Lancers. Final damage values remain unverified.
September 16, 2026
Golden Quarter
Golden Quarter is a Horde Siege battlefield in Kalona’s historic district after the battle.
September 16, 2026
Kalona
Kalona is the city hosting Horde Siege districts and campaign exploration in Gears of War: E-Day.
September 14, 2026
Boomer
Boomer is identified in official E-Day imagery. Its appearance is confirmed, but this entry does not turn a promotional screenshot into an untested boss strategy.
September 14, 2026
Drone
The official E-Day gallery identifies the Drone in close-up and combat imagery. Use this as an enemy reference; launch-specific health and damage values require separate verification.
September 14, 2026
Tai
Tai appears in the official E-Day media gallery, including multiplayer imagery. That establishes his presence without confirming every campaign encounter or unlock condition.
September 14, 2026
Locust Horde
The Locust emerge from underground and drive E-Day’s conflict. This faction entry groups the threat without assigning invented enemy statistics.
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Vraahk
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Prototype Lancer
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Gears of War: E-Day exclusivity fails to boost Xbox console sales, says analyst