Gears of War: E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day takes you back to the terrifying origins of the Locust Horde in a gripping prequel to the iconic series. Fourteen years before the events of the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they fight for survival on Emergence Day. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers intense action, a reimagined Horde Siege PvE mode, and refined PvP multiplayer for the most immersive Gears experience yet.

Gameplay

Gears of War: E-Day combines the franchise's signature cover-based combat with modernized movement, allowing for fluid traversal, vaulting, and flanking tactics. Engage in brutal close-quarters battles with reimagined weapons and face relentless enemies in both the campaign and multiplayer. The game features an evolved Horde Siege mode, where squads of four players choose distinct classes—Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher—to survive waves of Locust forces. Versus multiplayer offers refined 4v4 battles across new and classic maps, with ranked and social playlists for all skill levels.

Story

Experience the chaos of Emergence Day, the catastrophic event that first unleashed the Locust Horde upon humanity. As Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, you'll fight through a desperate struggle for survival in a world plunged into war. The campaign delivers a darker, grittier tone, with reimagined enemies that restore the horror and intensity of the original Gears of War. The story explores the origins of the conflict, setting the stage for the events that follow in the series.

Key Features

• Gripping origin-story campaign set 14 years before the original Gears of War
• Reimagined Horde Siege PvE mode with larger maps, world bosses, and squad-based combat
• Refined Versus PvP with 4v4 battles, ranked play, and modernized movement mechanics
• Built in Unreal Engine 5 for 4K resolution, 60FPS, and advanced ray-traced lighting
• Darker, more atmospheric world with enhanced enemy designs and new threats
• Optimized for PC with ultrawide support, uncapped framerates, and customizable controls
• Cross-platform play and progression for co-op and multiplayer modes
• Fully optimized for handheld devices like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally