When does Gears of War E-Day release?

The worldwide launch is October 6, 2026. Premium and Collector's Edition owners can start October 1 through the advertised five-day early access.

Is Gears E-Day on PS5?

No PS5 version is announced. The current platforms are Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

Is the E-Day beta still available?

No. The early beta ended August 10 and the open beta ended August 17, 2026.

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Gears E-Day Overview — Release, Beta, Co-op, and PC

E-Day launches October 6, with campaign co-op, Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, Game Pass, Play Anywhere, and an October 1 Premium early-access date.

PC · Xbox6 in-depth pagesUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Gears E-Day Overview — Release, Beta, Co-op, and PC official source artwork — Official key art · gameplay background

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GAME INTRODUCTION

What to know before you play

Marcus and Dom fighting during E-Day

Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. It is on Game Pass on day one and supports Xbox Play Anywhere. Premium and Collector's Edition buyers get advertised early access beginning October 1. No PlayStation version is part of the current announcement.

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What E-Day is

E-Day is a prequel set fourteen years before the first Gears of War. Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago face the opening Locust invasion, so the campaign's place in the timeline is clear even though its mission routes and ending are not public evidence yet.

The product contains two different group experiences. The story campaign works solo, in two-player split screen, or online with up to four players. Multiplayer includes 12-player Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, and four-player Combat Training. Those numbers should not be merged into one vague “supports 12 players” statement.

The August tests are over. They verified that the test build included Horde Siege and 4v4 modes, and the official FAQ says earned beta rewards carry into the full game. The beta's PC targets were explicitly not final launch requirements; the current Steam launch requirements are documented separately.

Buying snapshot

Question	Verified answer
Standard launch	October 6
Premium early access	October 1
Platforms	Xbox Series X
Subscription	Game Pass day one
Campaign	Solo, two-player split screen, up to four online
Competitive	4v4 Versus
Horde Siege	12 players
Storage on PC	130 GB SSD

This is a pre-release information dossier, not a review or walkthrough. Balance, campaign length, mission solutions, launch performance, and the best multiplayer loadouts require the retail build and versioned testing.

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OFFICIAL SCREENSHOTS

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Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago fighting Locust in Gears of War E-Day — 01
E-Day follows Marcus and Dom during the Locust invasion fourteen years before the original Gears of War.Official source ↗

Close-range combat in Gears of War E-Day — 02
The campaign supports solo play, two-player split-screen, and online co-op for up to four players.Official source ↗

A ruined city battlefield in Gears of War E-Day — 03
Multiplayer is separate from the campaign and includes Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, and Combat Training.Official source ↗

RELEASE & AVAILABILITY

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Release and platforms · Aug 25, 2026Gears of War E-Day Release Date, Platforms, Game Pass, and PS5

The standard launch is October 6, Premium early access begins October 1, and the confirmed systems are Xbox Series and Windows PC.

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SYSTEMS & REFERENCE

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Campaign co-op · Aug 25, 2026Gears E-Day Campaign Co-op, Split Screen, and Player Count

Couch campaign co-op is two players; online campaign co-op supports up to four, while multiplayer modes use separate player limits.

→Multiplayer · Aug 25, 2026Gears E-Day Multiplayer: Horde Siege, Versus, and Progression

Horde Siege is the 12-player mode, Versus is 4v4, and The Coalition says the game replaces a battle pass with earnable progression across seasons.

→Editions · Aug 25, 2026Gears E-Day Standard vs Premium vs Collector's Edition

Standard contains the game; Premium adds early access and digital packs; Collector adds a physical display set with an Xbox disc or Steam token.

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UPDATES

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Beta status · Aug 25, 2026Gears E-Day Beta Dates, Rewards, and Current Status

Both August beta windows are closed; earned challenge rewards carry into launch, but beta progress and hardware targets should not be treated as retail rules.

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PERFORMANCE & SUPPORT

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PC requirements · Aug 25, 2026Gears of War E-Day PC System Requirements and Storage

The launch listing requires a 64-bit Windows PC, DirectX 12, a hardware-ray-tracing GPU, and 130 GB on an SSD.

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OFFICIAL VIDEO

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YOUTUBE & COMMUNITY

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DISCUSSION · CHECKED 2026-08-25Gears of War E-Day Steam Discussions

Public PC discussion for launch questions; product facts here remain tied to current Xbox, Gears, and Steam documentation.

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