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Gears of War: E-Day cover art

Gears of War: E-Day release date

Out nowGamePS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Experience the brutal horror of Emergence Day through the eyes of Marcus Fenix in the origin story of one of gaming's most acclaimed sagas.​ Fourteen years before Gears of War, war heroes Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago return home to face a new nightmare: the Locust Horde. These subterranean monsters, grotesque and relentless, erupt from below, laying siege on humanity itself. ​ Built from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers unprecedented graphical fidelity.

Release date
October 1, 2026
Developer
The Coalition
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Genre
Shooter, Adventure

Where to buy

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Steam
PC · Reference price
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Gears of War: E-Day released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedCancelledSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Status confirmed → released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Status confirmed → released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: 2026. Status: cancelled — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: October 1, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  5. Date announced: October 1, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Gears of War: E-Day release?

Gears of War: E-Day released on October 1, 2026.

What time does Gears of War: E-Day unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Gears of War: E-Day on?

Gears of War: E-Day is releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC.

Has Gears of War: E-Day been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Gears of War: E-Day?

Gears of War: E-Day is out now. The buy table above lists current prices by store and region.