Gears of War: E-Day Launch Times Confirmed for 6 October 2026
Gears of War: E-Day releases on 6 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Early access starts 1 October for Premium and Collector's Edition owners.
Gears of War: E-Day will launch on 6 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC, according to regional times published by Screen Rant. That translates to 8:00 AM PDT, 11:00 AM EDT, and 4:00 PM UK time.
Players who purchase the Premium or Collector's Edition can begin playing early on 1 October at 3:00 PM UTC. The Premium Edition costs upwards of £89.99.
Game Pass subscribers can also gain early access to the Premium version for an extra $30.
What else to know
Gears of War: E-Day is set 14 years before the events of the first Gears of War title. In a pre-launch review, Screen Rant's Chris Carter awarded the game a 9/10.
Quick answers
When does Gears of War: E-Day come out?
Gears of War: E-Day launches on 6 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
When does early access start for Gears of War: E-Day?
Early access begins on 1 October at 3:00 PM UTC for players who purchase the Premium or Collector's Edition.
How much does the Premium Edition of Gears of War: E-Day cost?
The Premium Edition costs upwards of £89.99. Game Pass subscribers can gain early access to the Premium version for an extra $30.