Gears of War E-Day | Premium Edition | XBOX Series X|S and Windows Digital

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• Digital product will be released early for pre-download. PLAYABLE ON 10/1/2026.
• PRE‑ORDER BONUS CONTENT — Pre‑order to get early access to the Open Beta and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and Exfil Weapon Skin Set at launch.
• PREMIUM EDITION — Play up to 5 days early and receive the Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, five Seasonal Customization Packs starting with the Emergence Pack, plus 1,000 Iron to unlock additional in‑game content.
• AN ORIGIN STORY BEGINS — Fight alongside Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in the gripping origin story of Emergence Day, as the Locust Horde erupts from below.
• A DARKER, GRITTIER THREAT — Face reimagined enemies and a terrifying underground invasion that restores the fear, dread, and intensity at the heart of the Gears of War series.
• MULTIPLAYER EVOLVED — Battle in Horde Siege for large‑scale PvE action or prove your skill in refined Versus PvP with greater precision and competitive depth.
• CLASSIC COMBAT, MODERNIZED — Experience signature cover‑based gameplay enhanced with updated movement, traversal, and controls that feel like Gears while playing like something new.
• XBOX PLAY ANYWHERE — Play across XBOX Series X
• S and Windows PCs at no additional cost with shared progress and achievements across supported devices.

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Pre-Order Gears of War: E-Day now and get the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.* The Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition Includes:Base Game (digital code)Up to 5-Days Early AccessBravo Squad Signature Weapon PackFive Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released)1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency)Emergence BeginsExperience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.The Story of E-DayFight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign.Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.*Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than EverSurvive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles.Choose your class - Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher - then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust.Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match.Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvPBattle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes.Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match.Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent.A Terrifying Threat from BelowA darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series.Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous.Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror.Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New.Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality.Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat.Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.**Pre-Order Offer: Pre-order offers valid with pre-orders made before October 6, 2026 (7:59 am PT) at participating retailers while supplies last. Pre-order benefits may require redemption of a single-use code. Consult your retailer for details. Limit: 1 offer per person/account.*Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus, Open Beta and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.*2-Player Split-Screen: is available for console only.*4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display