Emergence Begins Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet
A Terrifying Threat from Below. A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series.
Iconic Multiplayer, Evolved. Jump into a bigger and bolder PvE battlefield in Horde Siege, then prove yourself in refined, competitive Versus PvP.
Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New. Signature cover-based combat returns with modernized movement and traversal.
Online and Split-Screen Co-op. Play online with up to four players across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus. Team up locally with two-player split-screen on console.
Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to get early access to the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta August 6th and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.
* Pre-Order Offer: valid with pre-orders made before October 6, 2026 (7:59 am PT) except early access to the Open Beta requires pre-order before the end of the Open Beta early access period (expected to be from August 6-10, 2026; dates may vary by platform and subscription). At participating retailers while supplies last. Pre-order benefits may require redemption of a single-use code. Consult your retailer for details. Limit: 1 offer per person/account.