Gears 5 Sends Message to Fans

Gears 5 players are being treated to a pre-release tease for the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during the initial Locust Horde invasion.

Nearly five years after Gears 5, The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day offers a nostalgic return to the series' origins. The recent Xbox showcase unveiled the game, highlighting a darker, more horror-focused tone that's generating significant excitement among long-time fans.

A new in-game message in Gears 5, titled "Emergence Begins," serves as a reminder of Gears of War: E-Day's premise. While offering no new details, it emphasizes the game's setting and core narrative elements, concluding with a mention of its Unreal Engine 5 development, promising exceptional visuals.

While initially speculated for a 2026 release, recent rumors suggest a potential 2025 launch for Gears of War: E-Day. The in-game message, appearing earlier than typical pre-release hype, fuels this speculation. However, its classification as both an "Update" and "Announcement" could simply be a post-reveal reminder to the player base.

A 2025 release would present a scheduling challenge for Xbox, considering other major titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, Fable, and South of Midnight are already slated for that year. Regardless of its ultimate release date, the prospect of revisiting the series' horror roots with Marcus and Dom has Gears fans eagerly anticipating the game.