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Gears of War: E-Day Exclusive to Xbox and PC Amidst Platform Leaks
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Gears of War: E-Day Exclusive to Xbox and PC Amidst Platform Leaks

WireByte Staff · June 9, 2026

Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6, exclusively for Xbox and PC. A multiplayer beta begins August 6, with early access for pre-orders. This decision follows a leak that mistakenly suggested a PS5 version, which Xbox has clarified was not a last-minute cancellation but an error.

Key points

  • Xbox is the central developer and publisher of the upcoming game Gears of War: E-Day.
  • Gears of War: E-Day will be an exclusive title for Xbox and PC, available on October 6.
  • A promotional image mistakenly included the PlayStation 5 logo, sparking speculation about a multiplatform release.
  • The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day begins on August 6, with early access for pre-orders.
  • Pre-orders for various editions of the game, including the Standard Edition priced at $69.99, are now live.
  • Players who pre-order will receive exclusive character and weapon skins, along with early access to the multiplayer beta.

The upcoming prequel, Gears of War: E-Day, has confirmed an October 6 release date, with developer Xbox announcing it will be an exclusive title for PC and Xbox platforms. This clarification comes after a promotional image mistakenly included the PlayStation 5 logo, leading to speculation about a multiplatform release.

Xbox has stated that the inclusion of the PS5 logo was an error in promotional material and not an indication of a pulled port. The game will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox consoles, and Xbox Cloud. Pre-orders for various editions, including the Standard Edition priced at $69.99, are now live. Players who pre-order will receive exclusive character and weapon skins, along with early access to the multiplayer beta.

A multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled to begin on August 6. All players will eventually have access to the open beta, but those who pre-order the game will be granted entry during the initial beta weekend.

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