Emergence Begins
Experience the brutal horror of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Felix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping campaign that tells the origin story: the emergence from the depths of the Locust Horde, which begins a desperate fight for survival. Gather your squad and fight in multiplayer with a reimagining of the iconic Gears PvE mode, Horde Assault, or choose head-to-head clashes with a refined PvP Versus mode*. Developed entirely on Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day is the most immersive Gears title ever.
The Story of E-Day
Fight your way through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping campaign that tells the origin story.
Fight alone or side by side with two-player split-screen, or gather up to four players online in Campaign, Horde Assault, and Versus modes*.
PvE Horde Assault: It's back and bigger than ever
Survive in a besieged city in an evolved version of the iconic wave-based co-op survival mode created for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles.
Choose your class from Assault, Sniper, Medic, or Incursor and dive into combat with your 4-player squad to fight the Locust.
Ally with multiple squads to conquer common objectives and defeat world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customizations, and upgrade your equipment for the next battle.
The Return of Versus Mode: Refined and focused PvP
Fight on completely new maps and in refined 4v4 modes favored by fans.
Choose your level of competition. Give it your all and climb the rankings in Ranked mode or choose Social playlists for a more relaxed battle.
Modernized controls and movement make combat smoother while maintaining the importance of cover typical of Gears. Jump, cover, slide, and flank with intention.
A Terrifying Threat from the Depths
A darker and grittier tone and reimagined enemies bring fear and dread back to the series.
The atmosphere and details have never been pushed so far. The world feels more real, believable, and dangerous.
Familiar enemies are more menacing and are accompanied by new creatures and villains that bring a genuine sense of horror.
It's just like Gears. But it's an all-new game.
The iconic cover-based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal modes that add freedom and verticality.
Fan-favorite weapons return, reimagined, along with new weapons designed for brutal close-quarters combat.
Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
A new technical foundation for Gears. Developed to deliver modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60 fps in Campaign and Multiplayer*.
*Important Information
Online Multiplayer: Online co-op campaign, Horde Assault, Versus, open beta, and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.
2-player split-screen: Mode is available only on console.
4K and 60 fps require a compatible screen.
The game requires an initial download. Future updates may be required (additional storage space may be required). All downloads and updates require significant storage space and a broadband connection (ISP fees apply). You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). Additional hardware and other subscriptions may be required. Content, features, services, online play (if applicable), and support are not available in all geographic regions (xbox.com/regions) and may be subject to change, modification, or discontinuation. A Microsoft account is required.
WARNING: Some people may experience photosensitivity issues if exposed to patterns or flashing lights in video games (xbox.com/healthandsafety).
