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The Coalition Calls 'Gears of War: E-Day' Its Most Ambitious Game Yet Ahead of 2026 Release

The studio frames the 2026 prequel as a UE5 rebuild designed for newcomers.

Overview

  • The Coalition says E-Day is its most ambitious project to date, built from scratch in Unreal Engine 5.
  • The prequel returns to the series’ beginnings as Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago face the Locust on Emergence Day.
  • The team describes the game as the best entry point for players new to the Gears universe.
  • Microsoft reaffirmed a 2026 launch window in a Game Pass ad at The Game Awards, with no gameplay shown beyond the initial reveal trailer.
  • E-Day is announced for Xbox Series X|S and PC and would be the first new mainline Gears since 2019, with outlets expecting deeper reveals at upcoming Xbox showcases.