Gears of War: E-Day

Experience the gripping origin story of Emergence Day, fourteen years before the original Gears of War. Join Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, this installment delivers a darker, grittier tone, restoring fear and dread to the series with reimagined enemies.

Key Features/Benefits

• Origin Story Campaign: Fight alongside Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during the initial eruption of the Locust Horde.
• Signature Combat: Returns with modernised movement and traversal built around cover-based combat.
• Horde Siege: Jump into a bigger and bolder PvE battlefield, a reimagination of the iconic Horde mode.
• Versus PvP: Engage in refined, competitive player-versus-player action.
• Multiplayer Options: Play online with up to four players across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus modes.
• Local Co-op: Team up locally with two-player split-screen on console.

Specifications

• Platform: Xbox Series X
• Format: Physical disc (Requires content download)
• Players: Up to 4 online players; 2-player local split-screen (console only)
• Language: English
• Release Date: October 6, 2026

Online Requirements

Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus, and Open Beta features require an XBOX Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer (sold separately).

Pre-Order Bonus Information

Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to receive early access to the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta on August 6th and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch. (Pre-order offer validity is subject to specific dates and retailer participation.)

Dive into the immersive and brutal beginning of the Gears saga on Xbox Series X.