Gears of War: E-Day released on Steam on October 6, 2026 at $69.99, developed by The Coalition.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 3010850), checked 2026-10-07
News · gears-of-war-e-day · 2026-10-07
Gears of War: E-Day Is Out Now at $69.99 - the Emergence Day Origin Story
Gears of War: E-Day is out now at $69.99 - the brutal origin story of Emergence Day, built in Unreal Engine 5, with Horde Siege and Versus multiplayer.
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It is an origin-story campaign set fourteen years before the original Gears of War: join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as the Locust Horde first erupt from below.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 3010850), checked 2026-10-07
Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, with co-op Horde Siege PvE (Assault, Marksman, Medic or Breacher classes) and refined 4v4 Versus PvP.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 3010850), checked 2026-10-07
FAQ
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Is Gears of War: E-Day a prequel?
Yes - it is set fourteen years before the original Gears of War, telling the Emergence Day origin story.
Can you play Gears of War: E-Day co-op?
Yes - up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege and Versus.
What classes are in Horde Siege?
Assault, Marksman, Medic and Breacher, dropping in as a 4-player squad.
How much is it?
$69.99 on Steam.
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What the game is
Gears of War: E-Day released October 6, 2026 at $69.99 from The Coalition.
It is the Emergence Day origin story: fourteen years before the original Gears of War, Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fight as the Locust Horde first erupt from below.
Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, the developer calls it the most immersive Gears yet.
Campaign and Horde Siege
Battle alone or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege and Versus.
Horde Siege is an evolved co-op wave survival mode on larger maps: choose Assault, Marksman, Medic or Breacher, drop in as a 4-player squad and team up with multiple squads for shared objectives and world bosses.
Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match.
Versus and who it is for
Versus returns with refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes across all-new maps, with Ranked or Social playlists.
Modernized controls and movement retain Gears' signature cover-based feel - jump, vault, slide and flank with intent.
A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore the fear and dread of the series' horror roots (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-07).
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