Gears of War:
E-Day
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as the Locust Horde erupts from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival.
Play day one with Game Pass
Available October 6, 2026
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Trailers and gameplay
Ways to play
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Game features
The story of E-Day
Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign alone, side by side in split-screen co-op, or rally up to four players online.
A terrifying threat from below
A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series. Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror.
Iconic multiplayer, evolved
Jump into a bigger and bolder PvE battlefield in Horde Siege, an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode. Prove yourself in refined, competitive Versus PvP across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes.
Feels like Gears. Plays like new.
Iconic cover based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality. Fan favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all new weapons built for brutal, close quarters combat.
Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.
Game details
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival.
Additional information
Publisher
XBOX Game Studios
Developer
The Coalition
Genre
3rd Person Cover-Shooter
Platforms
XBOX Series X|S
Windows 10/11
Release date
October 6, 2026
Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.*
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Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story as the Locust Horde first erupts from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival.
The Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition includes:
- Gears of War: E-Day (digital)
- Up to 5-Days Early Access
- Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack
- Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released)
Ultimate Edition
Upgrade* your game to the Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition and receive the following content:
- Up to 5-Days Early Access
- Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack
- Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released)
Gears of War: E-Day XBOX Wireless Controllers
Survive Emergence Day
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XBOX Design Lab
XBOX Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core (White)
XBOX Rechargeable Battery + USB-C
Gears of War: E-Day FAQs
Gears of War: E-Day releases October 6, 2026, with up to 5-day Early Access for Premium Edition players beginning October 1. The game launches on XBOX Series X|S, PC and Steam. It will be available day one in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Yes. Gears of War: E-Day will be available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass beginning October 6, 2026. You can also pre-order the Standard or Premium Edition to own the game, and XBOX Play Anywhere lets you play across XBOX Series X|S and PC with shared progression.
Gears of War: E-Day will release on XBOX Series X|S and on PC through the Microsoft Store and Steam, and it is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch. XBOX Play Anywhere lets you play across XBOX Series X|S and PC with shared progression and achievements.
The Gears of War: E-Day Standard Edition is $69.99 and the Premium Edition is $99.99, with a $30 Premium Edition upgrade available if you already own the Standard Edition. The Premium Edition and the Premium Edition upgrade add up to 5 days Early Access, the Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, five Seasonal Customization Packs starting with the Emergence Pack at launch, and 1000 Iron (a premium in-game currency).
Experience the horror and brutality of E-Day - Emergence Day, the moment the Locust Horde first erupts from beneath the planet Sera to launch a devastating assault on humanity. Set fourteen years before the original Gears of War, Gears of War: E-Day follows young soldiers Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they fight to survive the first days of the invasion in a gripping origin-story campaign. Experience the campaign solo, in two-player split-screen co-op on console, or with up to four players in online co-op. Rally your squad in multiplayer with a reimagined take on Gears' iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head in refined Versus PvP.
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Pre-Order Offer: valid with pre-orders made before October 6, 2026 (7:59 am PT). Pre-order benefits may require redemption of a single-use code. Limit: 1 offer per person/account.
*Requires the base game or Game Pass Ultimate membership, each sold separately.
Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.
2-player split-screen: is available for console only.
4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display.
