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Gears of War: E-Day Reaffirmed for 2026 After Game Awards No-Show

The Coalition posted a brief reassurance on social media during the show.

Overview

  • An official Gears of War post stated “Emergence Begins. 2026,” confirming the release window despite the absence at The Game Awards.
  • For now, the game is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with any potential PlayStation 5 release discussed only as speculation in reports.
  • The prequel is set 14 years before the first game and focuses on younger versions of Marcus Fenix and Dominic ‘Dom’ Santiago.
  • Original actors John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro are returning to voice Marcus and Dom, respectively.
  • The story unfolds on Sera during Emergence Day, with Kalona identified as a key location, and a Netflix film adaptation is in development with David Leitch attached to direct.