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US: $69 at Best Buy (Includes Open-Beta)
UK: £59.99 at Amazon (Includes Open-Beta)
20 years after the original Gears of War launched on Xbox, the brand-new Gears of War E-Day is coming to the Xbox Series X/S this October 6, 2026.
The game was rated for both the Xbox and the PS5 earlier this week, which is typically a nod that it's coming to both consoles. However, there was no PS5 version mentioned at the Gears of War E-Day Direct showcase, and Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Joe Skrebels stated that it, alongside the upcoming Clockwork Revolution, will be "XBOX console exclusives" and not timed ones.
While that's a bit of a bummer, Xbox fans can grab the standard edition available for $69 (Walmart) / £59.99 (Amazon) or a digital-only Premium Edition right now. The Premium version includes 5 Days Early Access, alongside a slew of in-game cosmetics, including a Death’s Rendezvous skin for Marcus and a Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack to add to your in-game arsenal. But the biggest of Gears fans will want to get their hands on the Collector's Edition.
The Gears of War E-Day Collector's Edition features a 15-inch diorama statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago that can be equipped with 3 AAA batteries to turn into a brutal spectacle for the eyes. There's also a 1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago’s COG tags and even a thank you note from developers The Coalition thrown in too. The catch? It's out of stock already, though there are Steam versions available for £249.99 (Xbox) for PC players. In case stock makes a comeback, and to find the best Gears of War E-Day pre-order deals, I've gathered all the US and UK pre-order links down below.
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Gears of War E-Day FAQ
When is the Gears of War E-Day release date?
Gears of War E-Day is set to release for $69.99 in the US and £59.99 in the UK on October 6, 2026.
Is Gears of War E-Day available on PS5?
Gears of War E-Day is not available on the PlayStation 5, and is set to launch on the Xbox Series X/S and Steam on October 6, later this year.
While the upcoming game was rated for both the Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5 earlier this year, in an Xbox Wire post shared on June 7, 2026, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief stated that "Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be XBOX console exclusives. These are not timed exclusives."
Is there a Gears of War E-Day demo?
Developers The Coalition haven't announced a Gears of War E-Day demo. However, if you pre-order the Gears of War E-Day you will get access to the Open Beta that's being held on August 6, 2026.
Is Gears of War E-Day coming to Game Pass?
Gears of War E-Day is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on October 6, 2026. Just remember you will need to have an active Ultimate subscription in order to claim and download the game on release day.
After you've secured your pre-order, check out the best Xbox Series X controllers, the best Xbox Series X hard drives, and the best Xbox Series X headsets that can update your Xbox setup for the best Gears of War E-Day experience.
