Gears of War: E-Day Is Still on Track for 2026 Release

The Emergence Is About to Begin in Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War fans may be a little disappointed that Gears of War: E-Day skipped this year’s Game Awards. To reassure fans, the official Gears of War social media accounts shared an image confirming the game is still coming out in 2026. The post featured a skull against red and black shades, keeping the details under wraps.

Emergence Begins. 2026. pic.twitter.com/7rayOKYEL9

— Gears of War (@GearsofWar) December 12, 2025

E-Day will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it may also come to PlayStation 5. This follows Gears of War: Reloaded, the first title in the series to appear on a Sony console. Co-creator Cliff Bleszinski has expressed support for the franchise’s move beyond console exclusivity.

Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2024, E-Day has seen few updates since. However, just over a year ago, John DiMaggio (Futurama) and Carlos Ferro revealed that they are taking the roles of Marcus Fenix and Dominic “Dom” Santiago.

The game tells an original prequel story set 14 years before the first Gears of War, following Marcus and Dom as young soldiers in the Coalition of Ordered Governments. At this point, their world, Sera, has enjoyed a fragile peace; however, the emergence of the Locust Horde shattered the peace. The rise of the Locust threatens humanity’s survival, setting the stage for the intense battles fans know the series for.

A new city, Kalona, will serve as a key location in the story, offering players fresh environments and conflicts. With its release on the horizon, Gears of War: E-Day promises to expand the franchise’s lore while delivering the action-packed gameplay the fans love.

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