Summary
- Gears of War: E-Day dives into Emergence Day, the key event in Gears history, catering to old and new fans alike.
- Release date for Gears of War: E-Day may be 2025 or 2026, with the 20th anniversary of Gears falling in November 2026.
- The prequel is set to launch on Xbox and PC, developed by The Coalition in Unreal Engine 5, starring Marcus Fenix.
It would make sense for Gears of War: E-Day to be one of the most highly anticipated Gears of War games ever made, simply due to its unique premise. Rather than continuing the story of Gears 5, Gears of War: E-Day will provide more context for Gears 5's narrative by taking players back in time to Emergence Day — the day when the Locust Horde emerged from the surface of Sera and threatened to bring humanity to extinction. Since it is set during what is the most important event in Gears of War history, Gears of War: E-Day is therefore able to appeal to the nostalgia of longtime Gears fans while simultaneously introducing an entirely new audience to the franchise.
It has now been over half a year since the premiere of Gears of War: E-Day's official announcement trailer, which means it may be released sometime in 2025. In fact, while some insiders have claimed that Gears of War: E-Day is currently targeting a 2025 release, others remain skeptical, suggesting it could be 2026 or later before the game launches. However, if 2025 does go by without a Gears of War: E-Day release, it has a "perfect" release date waiting for it in 2026.
What Gears Tactics Could Mean for Gears of War: E-Day's Story
Since Gears Tactics takes place one year after the events of Gears of War: E-Day, it could be a sign of what's to come for the latter's narrative.
Gears of War: E-Day's Perfect Release Date Is Clear
Gears of War's 20th Anniversary Is in November 2026
As it turns out, Gears of War's 20th anniversary will occur in late 2026, potentially giving Gears of War: E-Day its best release date, both for nostalgia's sake and marketing. The original Gears of War launched on November 7, 2006 as an exclusive title for the Xbox 360, making November 7, 2026 the series' 20th anniversary. It's not just the anniversary that would make November 7, 2026 a great release date for Gears of War: E-Day either, as it also happens to fall on a weekend, which is the prime time for any new game release.
Of course, November 7, 2026 is on a Saturday, so if Gears of War: E-Day did launch that weekend, it would more than likely target November 6.
Gears of War: E-Day May Still Launch in 2025
Gears of War: E-Day's "perfect" release date may not be arriving until November of next year, but the game is still expected to launch sometime in 2025. After its announcement last June during an Xbox Games Showcase, Gears of War: E-Day seems poised for a late 2025 release, possibly ahead of other first-party Xbox titles like Fable. If Gears of War: E-Day did march in alongside Fable this year, it would potentially be a big season for Xbox and Microsoft, with two "reboots" of sorts that have a strong foundation of fans who are ready to welcome them to the party.
Since it is set during what is the most important event in Gears of War history, Gears of War: E-Day is therefore able to appeal to the nostalgia of longtime Gears fans while simultaneously introducing an entirely new audience to the franchise.
If Gears of War: E-Day doesn't want to wait for a November 2026 launch and decides to show itself in 2025 instead, it would make sense for a Gears of War remake to target the series' 20th anniversary as its release date. The original Gears of War has been remastered before, but never fully remade, and with Gears of War: E-Day essentially starting the series over, a Gears of War remake would be a natural follow-up. However, that is purely speculation fueled by a desire to see the Gears of War series continue in its original identity, as Gears 6 is more than likely going to follow Gears of War: E-Day.
- Developer(s)
- The Coalition
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Franchise
- Gears of War
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter
