Gears of War: E-Day set for October launch as Xbox and PC exclusive

Microsoft has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6th, 2026. While initially it seemed like this game may also come to PS5, it is now the first game in a renewed push from Microsoft to have console exclusives once again. 

Xbox head Asha Sharma confirmed the game's exclusivity, making the decision to only bring the game to Xbox consoles, as well as PC via multiple storefronts. Clockwork Revolution, the next game from InXile, will also be an Xbox console exclusive, but the likes of Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved will still come to PS5.

The new gameplay demo for Gears of War E-Day gives us an in-depth look at what to expect from the new game. As expected, the campaign will follow Marcus and Dominic as they begin to fight the Locust during their first arrival on Earth. Gameplay is supposed to be reminiscent of the original game, but with an important evolution on the cover system, allowing for more dynamic and interesting levels.

While the gameplay showcase primarily focused on the campaign, Gears of War E-Day is also going to ship with full multiplayer, including classic PvP modes, alongside a revamped co-op horde mode with support for up to 12-player matches. There will be an open beta for the multiplayer modes in August, so keep an eye out for that if you want to try before you buy.

Gears of War E-Day will be available for PC via Steam and the Xbox App / Windows Store, as well as on Xbox Series X/S consoles. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get full access to the game at launch.

KitGuru says: Are you planning on getting Gears of War E-Day when it drops? How important is the multiplayer support to you? 

Become a Patron!