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gaming1 day ago•12 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Brings Brutal Nostalgia and Fresh Firepower

A hands-on Xbox Wire preview of Gears of War: E-Day’s campaign places Marcus, Dom, and two new squadmates in Kalona as Locust ambushes unfold, delivering the series’ signature brutal, cover-based combat with modern polish, strong storytelling, and smart AI teammates. The demo highlights a coherent push through a newly built city, optional side objectives, supply caches for ammo and mods, and a taste of four-player co-op, with Horde Siege and Versus multiplayer on the horizon, all built on Unreal Engine 5 for a visually grounded, intense Gears experience.

via XBOX Wire|

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technology1 day ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Revives the Classic Spirit with Modern Flair

Gears of War: E-Day feels like a direct continuation of the Xbox 360 trilogy, delivering familiar cover-based shooting and chaotic setpieces powered by Unreal Engine 5, while positioning itself as a prequel that nods to the series’ heyday with polished mechanics and a look that echoes the originals.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming16 days ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day sparks renewed debate over wall-bounce movement

With E-Day's beta wrapped, players debate whether the new movement—jumping, sliding, and wall-bouncing between waist-high cover—improves Gears of War's pace or makes the game feel gimmicky, sparking a renewed split among fans about how the series should evolve.

via Eurogamer.net|

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technology16 days ago•6 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Goes Public With Huge 80GB Download

Gears of War: E-Day’s open beta is now downloadable for everyone on Xbox, PC (via Xbox app or Steam) from August 13–17, 2026. The test includes PvE Horde Siege and PvP Versus modes, with a roughly 80GB download size, and restrictions previously limited to pre-orders or certain Game Pass subs have been lifted ahead of the October 6, 2026 launch.

via TrueAchievements|

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great-games20 days ago•3 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Kicks Off Early Access Beta Today

Xbox Wire reports that Gears of War: E-Day has begun its open beta in early access today, with guidance on how to participate and what to expect from the beta window.

via XBOX Wire|

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gaming21 days ago•6 min saved

Fan-demanded PvP hits Gears of War: E-Day open beta for a limited weekend

Gears of War: E-Day’s open beta will include PvP for a limited time across two waves: early-access players get PvP starting Aug 8 during the first weekend (Aug 6–8 for access, with PvP arriving on the 8th), and a second, fully open beta weekend runs Aug 13–17. Horde remains available, and participating in the beta grants unlockable full-game rewards.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming24 days ago•134 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day launches Oct 6, 2026 on Xbox and PC, no PlayStation version

Gears of War: E-Day, rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, launches October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and Windows via the Xbox app and Steam with day‑one Game Pass; PlayStation won’t get the game. A prequel to the original saga, it follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during Emergence Day and includes co‑op and PvP multiplayer (PC lacks local co‑op). Three editions are offered (Standard, Premium, Collector’s) with various bonuses, and an open multiplayer beta is planned ahead of launch (pre‑order or Game Pass members get early access August 6–10, with a second open weekend later).

via space.com|

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gaming27 days ago•110 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day’s Horde Siege redefines chaos with 12-player mayhem

Jez Corden previews Gears of War: E-Day’s new Horde Siege mode, calling it a chaotic, cinematic upgrade that supports up to 12 players on sprawling maps with dynamic objectives and raid‑boss sequences. The mode emphasizes squad roles, energy-based defenses, and spectacular firefights, delivering a bigger, more chaotic PvE experience than previous Horde iterations. An Early Access beta is available August 6 for pre-orders, with the full launch on October 6; latency in Europe was noted during testing, but the spectacle and scale suggest a standout multiplayer experience for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

via Windows Central|

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gaming28 days ago•3 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Reboots the Series with Bigger Co-Op Battles and Refined Combat

Gears of War: E-Day features a ground-up gameplay rebuild that tightens movement and introduces a refreshed Horde Siege mode for up to 12 players across larger maps, plus a classic 4v4 Versus suite. The Coalition emphasizes PvE and PvP improvements, with several Horde variants (Blitz, Siege, Classic Horde) and new objectives that reward team coordination. An open beta begins next month ahead of the October 6 launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with early access from October 1 for Premium or Collector’s editions.

via gamespot.com|

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gaming2 months ago•6 min saved

E-Day ignites a franchise-wide surge in Gears of War players

Gears of War: E-Day’s summer reveal and Xbox exclusivity triggered a broad boost across the franchise, with TrueAchievements data showing the entire Gears lineup nearly doubling its players in the week after the showcase (average 101% across Xbox titles). Gears 2 posted the biggest percentage gain, Gears 5 surged most in actual players, and Gears: Reloaded also climbed sharply; spin-offs like Gears Tactics and Judgment rose as well, while PlayStation players increased Reloaded on PS5 by about 43.5%. The trend underscores strong franchise momentum and potentially influences future Xbox exclusivity decisions as attention and Game Pass relevance grow.

via TrueAchievements|

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games2 months ago•16 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Teases a 2026 Prequel With Co-op, Horde Siege and an October Launch

Gears of War: E-Day is the upcoming canonical prequel launching October 6 on Xbox Series X/S and PC (early access October 1 with Premium Edition). It features a 14-hour linear campaign with some open moments, faster movement options, and classic cover mechanics; supports 2-player split-screen co-op and up to four players online, plus a new Horde Siege PvE mode for 12 players. The Chainsaw Lancer appears as a prototype later, and an open beta runs in August (early access for pre-orders). It’s not coming to PS5 and ties Marcus and Dom’s origins to the broader Gears saga, with potential future implications for the series.

via Kotaku|

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games2 months ago•15 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Dials Back Wall Bouncing in Unreal 5 Reboot

Gears of War: E-Day is retooling multiplayer by largely removing wall bouncing after a full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, adding jumping and a traditional sprint with slide-into-cover while keeping some wall-canceling options. The change aims for a tighter, chaos-driven cover shooter experience and the game releases October 6 on Xbox and PC (not PS5).

via Kotaku|

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gaming2 months ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Secured as Xbox Exclusive Amid PS5 Rumors

Ahead of the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase, Gears of War: E-Day was announced as an Xbox Series X/S and PC exclusive, releasing Oct. 6, 2026. While reports and listings suggested a PS5 version, The Coalition says it never publicly discussed a PS5 release, and Xbox officials dispute a last‑minute change. Officially, the game remains an Xbox exclusive, with other evidence remaining unconfirmed.

via Game Informer|

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gaming2 months ago•8 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Remains Xbox-Exclusive Despite PS5 Rumors

Before the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase, rumors swirled that Gears of War: E-Day could also release on PS5. Xbox announced the game would be an Xbox Series X/S and PC exclusive on October 6, 2026, despite reports from outlets like The Verge and Bloomberg about a last‑minute PS5 version. The Coalition said they never publicly discussed a PS5 release, and while some promo art and listings sparked speculation, official messaging remains that E‑Day is Xbox‑exclusive at launch.

via Game Informer|

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technology2 months ago•15 min saved

Xbox clarifies: Gears of War: E-Day stays exclusive despite PS5 trailer confusion

An updated trailer for Gears of War: E-Day briefly showed a PS5 logo, sparking questions about a possible PS5 release. Xbox’s Aaron Greenberg denied any last‑minute switch, saying the news was kept within a small internal group and reaffirming the game remains an Xbox console exclusive, though earlier PEGI listings and internal comments hinted it may have been considered multi‑platform in the past.

via Pure Xbox|

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