Emergence Day brings one of the most pivotal moments in the series' history, and Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows takes you back fourteen years before the events of the original game. Alongside Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, you'll experience the beginning of the Locust invasion as they emerge from underground, plunging the world into chaos and a fight for survival in a single day.
The thrilling campaign in Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows reveals the origins of the iconic heroes and the conflict itself. Throughout the story, you'll navigate the streets of afflicted cities, come face-to-face with a terrifying threat from the depths, and witness the events that shaped the future of the entire series.
Alongside the story campaign, Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows also offers extensive multiplayer modes. You can jump into battle in co-op or test your skills against others in competitive matches that build on the series' proven foundations while introducing modernised gameplay elements.
CLASSES
The iconic co-op Horde mode returns as Horde Siege, which expands on the original concept with larger maps, more participants, and more extensive battles. In Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows, you can choose from one of the three classes—Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher—and team up with other squad members to fend off Locust attacks. Linking multiple teams allows you to complete shared objectives, defeat world bosses, and earn rewards, customisation options, and equipment upgrades.
VERSUS
The competitive side of the series is represented by the return of Versus mode, which brings new maps and redesigned favourite 4v4 combat variants. Thanks to improved movement and controls, the fights in Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows feel more dynamic while retaining the signature cover system. Jumps, traversing obstacles, flanking opponents, and swift manoeuvres provide greater freedom in every encounter.
ATMOSPHERE
A darker atmosphere takes the sense of danger to a new level, and in Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows, you'll encounter redesigned enemies and entirely new monsters. The environments feel more detailed, realistic, and dangerous than ever before, while the return of familiar weapons is complemented by new gear designed for brutal close-quarters combat. Furthermore, modernised movement adds greater verticality and new ways to explore the battlefield.
ONLINE
Built from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5, the technological foundation delivers the most immersive experience in the series to date. Gears of War: E-Day for Xbox Series X|S / Windows supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, HDR10, and ray tracing for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows. Optimisation includes support for ultra-wide monitors, an uncapped frame rate on high-performance rigs, and playability on Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, and Xbox Ally devices. Thanks to account linking, you can transfer saved games, invite friends across platforms, and join online co-op for 2–4 players or competitive matches for up to 8 participants.
EDITION
Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to get early access to the Open Beta (6/8/2026), an XBOX gift card, and unlock the Exfil Dom character skin and the Exfil weapon skin set in-game at launch.
basic specifications required to run the game
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 10 (64-bit)
PROCESSOR
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i7‐6850K / i5‐10400
GRAPHICS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Radeon RX 9060 / Intel A580
DIRECTX
12
RAM
12GB
HDD
130GB
ideal specifications for the ultimate gaming experience
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 11 (64-bit)
PROCESSOR
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K
GRAPHICS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Radeon RX 9060 XT / Intel B580
DIRECTX
12
RAM
16GB
HDD
130GB
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