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E-Day ignites a franchise-wide surge in Gears of War players
gaming21 days ago

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|
#data-analysis#e-day#gaming
Gears of War: E-Day Teases a 2026 Prequel With Co-op, Horde Siege and an October Launch
games29 days ago

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|
#e-day#games#gears-of-war
Gears of War: E-Day Secured as Xbox Exclusive Amid PS5 Rumors
gaming1 month ago

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|
#e-day#exclusivity#gaming
Gears of War: E-Day Remains Xbox-Exclusive Despite PS5 Rumors
gaming1 month ago

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|
#e-day#exclusivity#gaming
Xbox clarifies: Gears of War: E-Day stays exclusive despite PS5 trailer confusion
technology1 month ago

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|
#e-day#exclusivity#gears-of-war
Gears of War: E-Day Rolls Out as Xbox/PC Exclusive This October
technology1 month ago

Gears of War: E-Day Rolls Out as Xbox/PC Exclusive This October

Gears of War: E-Day, a 14-years-earlier prequel focusing on Marcus Fenix and the new Bravo Squad, was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase and will launch October 6, 2026 as a platform exclusive for Xbox Series X/S and PC. The game showcases Unreal Engine 5-powered visuals, 4K native HDR10, 60 FPS in campaign (with 120 FPS in multiplayer), and supports 4-player online co-op and 2-player splitscreen, with new gameplay mechanics and environmental storytelling in the ruined city of Kalona.

via Game Informer|
#e-day#exclusive#gears-of-war
Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition Unveiled with 15-Inch Diorama and Early Access
gaming1 month ago

Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition Unveiled with 15-Inch Diorama and Early Access

Gears of War: E‑Day Collector’s Edition bundles the Xbox Series X Premium Edition disc with a 15‑inch diorama statue, replica COG tags, a SteelBook, and exclusive in‑game perks; it provides up to 5 days of early access starting October 1, 2026 (global release October 6), with pre-orders now open and an open beta beginning August 6, 2026; the edition is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and via Game Pass, with limited quantities.

via XBOX Wire|
#collectors-edition#e-day#gaming
2026 Set to Be a Landmark Year for Xbox with Gears of War, Halo Remaster, and Forza
gaming1 year ago

2026 Set to Be a Landmark Year for Xbox with Gears of War, Halo Remaster, and Forza

Gears of War: E-Day, an origin story set 14 years before the original game, is scheduled for release in 2026 to mark 20 years of the franchise and 25 years of Xbox, with the game developed by The Coalition. This follows the recent launch of Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster available on multiple platforms, and coincides with other upcoming titles like the next Forza and possibly a Halo remaster.

via The Verge|
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