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Gears of War: E-Day

Artwork via RAWG

Total hype

50.4 M

Trailer official+media

28.5 M

Buzz creators

21.9 M

Hype Level

Strong

Comments

164 k

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Developer

The Coalition

Genre

TPS / Action

Platforms

Xbox · PC · PS5 · Xbox Series

Release

Oct 6, 2026 confirmed

Release dates by platform

Xbox2026
PC2026
PS5TBA
Xbox SeriesOct 6, 2026

Last official trailer: 06/10/2026 (2 days ago)

Also known as: Gears E-Day, Gears EDay

Prequel telling the first day of the Locust invasion, 14 years before the first game.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/10/2026

This week in the comments

A small sample week (64 comments) driven by launch-eve impatience, with many people counting down the hours. The mood runs warm, with a few grumbles about Xbox exclusivity and how closely the game follows the early Gears titles.

One day out: the countdown takes over

Around 30% of this week's comments are pure hype ("see you tomorrow", "can't wait"). A few rank it above GTA, while others worry about having to choose between the two in November.

→ see "Gears is back", the community's long-running dominant mood

Dom, Tai and trailer theorising

About 15% of comments pick apart the trailer: Dom's fate, Tai's return, hints at deaths to come. A mix of sadness and tribute.

« 1:20 so… that's Carmine's father. He's cooked. »

— @AMRtheGuy · ♥ 1 · translated · see original ↗

Xbox exclusivity stings PlayStation fans

Roughly 10% of comments lament the lack of a PS5 version, sometimes bitterly; on the other side, a few say they're buying an Xbox or Series S just for this.

"It doesn't feel as heavy as it used to"

About 10% of comments measure it against the originals: blood too bright, weak dirt bursts on grenades, lighter-feeling guns, hit markers rejected. Others praise the weight of the weapons.

Top reactions and controversies

"Gears is back": a return to form

Dominant take

Around the trailers, "Brothers to the end" became a rallying cry. Fans praise the dark tone, the scary Locust and the Marcus-Dom duo, constantly measuring it against the 2006 "Mad World" trailer.

« "We die together, yeah?" "To the end." 😭😭😭 »

— @Glimjii · ♥ 2 k · translated · see original ↗

PC performance and Unreal Engine 5

Controversy

The benchmark and spec sheet triggered a wave of complaints: maxed-out CPUs, 23-30 fps on big GPUs, forced RT. On the other side, people praise 60 fps on Series S and note that "Ludicrous" targets future hardware.

68 % Poorly optimised 32 % Well optimised / future-proof

Read the full breakdown →

Multiplayer: new movement, the Lancer, casuals vs sweats

Controversy

After the beta the community split: a buffed Lancer, sliding and slower movement, Gnasher dominance. Some see a more tactical Gears, others say it no longer feels like Gears.

47 % A refreshed Gears 53 % Not Gears anymore

The beta and Horde Siege: "a blast"

Dominant take

From 2006 veterans to first-timers, many describe hours of play, a beloved Horde Siege mode and a strong sense of the 360 era returning, despite a few bugs.

« This game is an absolute home run once you get used to it. Gears really might be back, I can hardly believe it. »

— @HighValueHighlights · ♥ 253 · translated · see original ↗

Mags Carter and the female characters

Controversy

Some commenters reject or fear the female characters' role, especially Carter, or speak of a "bait and switch". Others point out that Marcus and Dom remain at the story's center.

Skins and microtransactions: "it doesn't fit"

Controversy

Marcus's Ghost Rider skin splits opinion: "badass" to some, "Fortnite" to others. Many ask for an option to hide cosmetics, and the premium edition's price is debated.

History — sentiment over time

— % positive — % negative ● = dated event

L'annonce
Gears of War: E-Day - Tech Demo
Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers
Gears of War: E-Day
Gears of War: E-Day

L'annonce +0

09/06/2024 → 16/06/2024