Summary
It would make sense forGears of War: E-Dayto be one of the most highly anticipatedGears of Wargames ever made, simply due to its unique premise. Rather than continuing the story ofGears 5,Gears of War: E-Daywill provide more context forGears 5’s narrative by taking players back in time to Emergence Day — the day when the Locust Horde emerged from the surface of Sera and threatened to bring humanity to extinction. Since it is set during what is the most important event inGears of Warhistory,Gears of War: E-Dayis therefore able to appeal to the nostalgia of longtimeGearsfans while simultaneously introducing an entirely new audience to the franchise.
It has now been over half a year since the premiere ofGears of War: E-Day’s official announcement trailer, which means it may be released sometime in 2025. In fact, while some insiders have claimed thatGears of War: E-Dayis currently targeting a 2025 release, others remain skeptical, suggesting it could be 2026 or later before the game launches. However, if 2025 does go by without aGears of War: E-Dayrelease, it has a “perfect” release date waiting for it in 2026.
Gears of War: E-Day’s Perfect Release Date Is Clear
Gears of War’s 20th Anniversary Is in November 2026
As it turns out,Gears of War’s 20th anniversary will occur in late 2026, potentially givingGears of War: E-Dayits best release date, both for nostalgia’s sake and marketing. The originalGears of Warlaunched on July 23, 2025 as an exclusive title for the Xbox 360, making July 05, 2025 the series' 20th anniversary. It’s not just the anniversary that would make July 08, 2025 a greatrelease date forGears of War: E-Dayeither, as it also happens to fall on a weekend, which is the prime time for any new game release.
Of course, July 02, 2025 is on a Saturday, so ifGears of War: E-Daydid launch that weekend, it would more than likely target November 6.
Gears of War: E-Day May Still Launch in 2025
Gears of War: E-Day’s “perfect” release date may not be arriving until November of next year, but the game is still expected to launch sometime in 2025. After its announcement last June during an Xbox Games Showcase,Gears of War: E-Dayseems poised for a late 2025 release, possibly ahead of other first-party Xbox titles likeFable. IfGears of War: E-Daydid march in alongsideFablethis year, it would potentially be a big season for Xbox and Microsoft, with two “reboots” of sorts that have a strong foundation of fans who are ready to welcome them to the party.
Since it is set during what is the most important event inGears of Warhistory,Gears of War: E-Dayis therefore able to appeal to the nostalgia of longtimeGearsfans while simultaneously introducing an entirely new audience to the franchise.
IfGears of War: E-Daydoesn’t want to wait for a November 2026 launch and decides to show itself in 2025 instead, it would make sense for aGears of Warremaketo target the series' 20th anniversary as its release date. The originalGears of Warhas been remastered before, but never fully remade, and withGears of War: E-Dayessentially starting the series over, aGears of Warremake would be a natural follow-up. However, that is purely speculation fueled by a desire to see theGears of Warseries continue in its original identity, asGears 6is more than likely going to followGears of War: E-Day.
