{
  "id": 49868,
  "title": "Gears of War: E-Day: Release date, platforms & everything else we know about Marcus Fenix's return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/gears-of-war-e-day-release-date-platforms-everything-else-we-know",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/gears-of-war-e-day-release-date-platforms-and-everything-else-we-know-about-marcus-fenixs-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft and Xbox are currently facing various challenges, including layoffs, studio cuts, and calls for boycotts. However, talented developers continue to create exciting games. Gears of War: E-Day is the studio's first mainline entry since 2019, and it promises to deliver the ultimate Gears of War experience. The game will be released on October 6, 2026, exclusively for Xbox Series X/S consoles, Windows via Xbox app and Steam, and via Game Pass Ultimate. Three editions will be available at launch: Standard, Premium, and Collector's. The game features a third-person, cover-based shooter with co-op and competitive multiplayer, as well as a new PvE survival mode called Horde Siege.",
  "summary": "Return to Gears of War's roots this year with a gritty prequel that's been built from scratch.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}