Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the original Gears trilogy, developed by The Coalition and People Can Fly. Set 14 years before the first game, it follows a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during the catastrophic Emergence Day, when the monstrous Locust Horde first erupts onto the planet Sera. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, the cinematic trailer features a gritty tone, brutal close-quarters combat, and an emotional callback with a haunting instrumental of “Mad World.” Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game aims for a more intimate, narrative-driven experience while delivering next-gen visuals and the intense action the franchise is known for. Gears of War: E-Day will release on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
Gears of War: E-Day – Official Reveal Trailer | Xbox Showcase 2024
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- June 9, 2024
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Gears of War: E-Day is a visceral third-person action experience that takes players back to the beginning—Emergence Day, the terrifying event that launched the legendary Gears of War saga. Witness the rise of the Locust Horde through the eyes of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, two war heroes forced to confront a new, inhuman enemy that threatens to annihilate humanity from below.
Set 14 years before the original game, E-Day explores the emotional and physical toll of a world thrown into chaos. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, this origin story features stunning next-gen visuals and cinematic intensity, redefining the look and feel of the franchise while honoring its roots.
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