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The latest news and rumors about Gears of War: E-Day for 2026: release date, trailers, announcements, leaks and system requirements. We follow the game every day on VGTimes.
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The Coalition has given Gears of War: E-Day a new grotesque enemy called Spore Matron, a fleshy creature about three meters wide that spits out spores and will appear in the unreleased prequel, scheduled for October 6, 2026 on Windows PC and Xbox Series X/S. Nicole Fawcette introduced the monster at Gamescom 2026.
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September 13, 2026

TCL Smart TV owners in more than 25 countries will soon be able to stream supported Xbox games without a console or PC. Microsoft announced the partnership on September 4, 2026, saying the Xbox app will arrive on select TCL models in the coming months.
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September 7, 2026

At Gamescom, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was pressed on The Elder Scrolls VI, but she stopped short of saying the game will land on PlayStation or stay on Xbox only.

Sharma instead called The Elder Scrolls VI a beautiful game— Asha Sharma, Xbox CEO. She also said every platform needs some form of exclusive experiences and content, while noting that Microsoft has publicly named Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution as console exclusives.
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August 31, 2026

The development team behind Gears of War: E-Day is looking to steer the franchise straight back to its original identity, according to Creative Director Matt Searcy in a recent interview. Instead of chasing foreign industry trends, the developers want the upcoming title to resonate with the classic gameplay formula that defined the series.
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August 31, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day is now less than two months from release, and the campaign is leaning on a familiar premise: Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fighting through the first Locust invasion in the city of Kalona. The game launches on October 6, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X|S, while Premium Edition owners will get five days of early access starting October 1.
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August 26, 2026

Today, August 25, Cologne will host the opening show of gamescom 2026 — Gamescom Opening Night Live. The two-hour presentation will be hosted by Geoff Keighley and sjokz, with world premieres, exclusive announcements and new looks at highly anticipated games promised throughout the show.
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August 25, 2026

Shpeshal Nick says the mystery Xbox project people had been eyeing for Gamescom 2026 is not a new Killer Instinct, which narrows the field of what Microsoft may still be saving for the event. The comment came amid speculation about a secret Xbox announcement, though rumors still point to the company showing a game based on one of its own IPs.
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August 20, 2026

The second open beta of Gears of War: E-Day opened to all players on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and interest kept rising into the follow-up test. According to SteamDB, the event reached 22,084 concurrent Steam players, topping the series' previous beta record before the game itself launches on October 6, 2026.
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August 14, 2026

Xbox has officially put one of its Gears of War: E-Day controllers up for pre-order at participating retailers worldwide, while the other will be sold through Design Lab. The standard model launches on September 30, 2026 for $89.99 / £84.99, and Xbox has already added a store page for it. The game itself has not arrived yet, which makes the timing of this release the main talking point.
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August 13, 2026

Leaker billbil-kun says Microsoft's unannounced Gears of War: E-Day accessory is called Storm King, with a reveal expected within the next two weeks and a release planned to line up with Gears of War: E-Day.
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August 6, 2026

Eligible players can now install the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta on Xbox Series X|S and through the Xbox PC app, with access tied to pre-order customers, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, and PC Game Pass subscribers. The Coalition has opened preloads ahead of the test, which now includes Versus after fan criticism.
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August 5, 2026

Xbox has announced its lineup for Gamescom 2026, which runs from August 26 to 30 in Cologne. Fans visiting the Xbox booth can get their hands on first-party and third-party titles.
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July 29, 2026

Xbox has finally sat down to explain the logic behind how it splits games between exclusives and multiplatform releases — and only tangled things up further. In a lengthy interview, company leadership revealed, for the first time, the reasoning behind the return to console exclusivity, and teased fans with a third project it isn't saying a word about yet.
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July 20, 2026

Almost eighteen years after its release on Xbox 360, the shooter Gears of War 2 has finally made its way to PC — and it wasn't Microsoft that did it, but a single enthusiast. A modder going by Helios single-handedly built an unofficial PC port called Gears of War 2: Hollow, which has already spread across the web. And this isn't emulation: the game runs as a fully-fledged Windows application, complete with its own launcher and installer.
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July 19, 2026

NVIDIA launched its Summer of RTX 2026 and GeForce Summer Nights promotion with a custom GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition inspired by Gears of War: E-Day. The prize is intended for fans, not as a separate retail release.
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July 15, 2026

The upcoming shooter Gears of War: E-Day from The Coalition will overhaul its iconic Active Reload system by moving the reload bar to the center of the screen by default, instead of the traditional top right corner. Players who prefer the classic setup can still revert to the original position through the settings.
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June 22, 2026

During the State of Unreal 2026 presentation, The Coalition unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Gears of War: E-Day and shared fresh details about the game's technology. The title is set to launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S and PC, while players who pre-order will gain access to the open beta starting August 6.
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June 18, 2026

Marketing analytics firm Level Up has revealed the games that generated the most attention during this year's summer showcase season. The ranking was based on a combination of trailer views, livestream engagement, media coverage, and social media discussions.
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June 11, 2026

At the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, we finally got our first real look at gameplay for the brutal action title Gears of War: E-Day. Along with the intense footage, the developers revealed the official release date: October 6, 2026.
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June 8, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day may be released as early as September 2026. This was reported by a GhostOfHope insider when discussing other Xbox releases.
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April 24, 2026

Last month, Microsoft officially confirmed that the massive Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place on June 7th. Immediately following the main event, fans can look forward to a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct.
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April 16, 2026

A detailed showcase of Gears of War: E-Day will take place immediately after Microsoft’s main presentation.
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March 30, 2026

Microsoft kicked off 2026 strong with its Developer Direct showcase, featuring projects like Fable and Forza Horizon 6. However, Windows Central editor and insider Jez Corden reports that Xbox has plenty more games in reserve and is planning another Developer Direct presentation later this year.
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January 24, 2026

The authors of Gears of War: E-Day will try to recreate the atmosphere from the games of the original trilogy. The plot could be the best in the entire franchise. This was stated by creative director Matt Searcy.
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January 22, 2026

Microsoft won't do a traditional gaming recap for 2025, but the reason is quite significant.
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December 22, 2025

The original Gears of War, released in 2006 by Epic Games, was never meant to be just an action game — it was designed as a horror experience with survival elements. Former art director Jerry O’Flaherty reminded fans of this in an interview with FRVR, adding that he’s thrilled to see that same atmosphere return in the upcoming prequel Gears of War: E-Day.
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November 4, 2025

It’s been reported that State of Decay 3 and Gears of War: E-Day might be released on PlayStation 5, although there’s been no official confirmation from Microsoft yet. The information comes from developer resumes, which list both games as planned for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5.
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July 28, 2025

Near the end of the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer took the stage to deliver a major update: several high-profile Xbox titles are slated for release in 2026.
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June 9, 2025

Announced in 2024, Gears of War: E-Day could arrive much sooner than expected. Recently, fans noticed a LinkedIn profile of a senior level designer at The Coalition stating that the game has been in development for five years.
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February 17, 2025

Reputable insider Nate The Hate didn't mince words and named the release «windows» for a number of games from Microsoft's internal studios. He confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled for May, but denied the imminent announcement of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake.
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January 11, 2025

It seemed like it was just a short time ago, but here we are, preparing holiday dishes, decorating our homes and apartments, and prematurely raising our glasses of champagne. There is just a little bit left until the New Year 2025!
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December 31, 2024

It seems that Grand Theft Auto 6 scored its first victory long before its release, scaring away competitors in the industry. Microsoft decided to hold back the release of Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day and other projects, fearing the release of one of the most anticipated games.
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June 22, 2024

Journalist Jez Corden from Windows Central spoke with developers from The Coalition about the new part of Gears of War. The creators of the horror shooter shared details of the future game and hinted at the return of multiplayer.
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June 16, 2024

Senior editor of The Verge, Tom Warren, published a new note about the much-talked-about Xbox Games Showcase presentation. According to the journalist, he has already heard about the approximate release dates of a couple of games.
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June 14, 2024

According to insider eXtas1s, who previously reliably leaked the release dates of Hellblade 2 and Redfall, eight world premieres will take place at the Xbox Games Showcase. We are talking about games that have not yet been announced.
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June 7, 2024
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