The Coalition Says Gears of War: E-Day Is an Xbox Console Exclusive
The Coalition told journalist Destin Legarie they are proud Gears of War: E-Day is an Xbox console exclusive, as the game tops US Steam sales ahead of launch.
The Coalition developers said they are proud that Gears of War: E-Day is an Xbox console exclusive, in a conversation with journalist Destin Legarie reported by windowscentral.com. The developers added they were honored to bring the Gears legacy forward.
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Windows PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Ahead of that launch, the game has reached the franchise's highest Steam concurrency figures at around 20,000 users during early access, and it is the top-selling Steam game in the United States.
Series context
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the Gears of War franchise, depicting the day the war between the COGs and the Locust horde began. Xbox games have traditionally also been available on Steam for PC.
Quick answers
When does Gears of War: E-Day launch?
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026.
What platforms is Gears of War: E-Day coming to?
It launches for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Windows PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
How is Gears of War: E-Day performing on Steam ahead of launch?
It has reached the franchise's highest Steam concurrency figures at around 20,000 users during early access and is the top-selling Steam game in the United States.