Two armored COG soldiers stand on cracked, glowing ground beneath giant Locust claws while other Gears fight around them

The game at a glance

Game Info

Gears of War: E-Day at a glance: every official trailer in order, what the gameplay changes, the Unreal Engine 5 technology and how critics scored it.

If you are deciding whether E-Day is for you, start here. The trailer page lists every official video in order with what each one shows. The gameplay page explains what is new compared with earlier Gears games.

The engine page covers the move to Unreal Engine 5 and what it means for performance on Xbox and PC. The review roundup collects critic scores and separates what was praised from what was faulted.

Reviews so far cover the campaign only, because critics did not have multiplayer access before launch. The roundup notes which outlets still have scores pending.

Start here

Gears of War: E-Day Trailers in OrderEvery Gears of War: E-Day trailer in order, from the 2024 announce trailer to the launch trailer of October 1, 2026, with dates and what each one shows.

A hulking Locust with glowing red lights on its armor stands in a dark street holding a heavy weapon

Gears of War: E-Day Gameplay: What Is NewGears of War: E-Day gameplay explained: third-person cover combat with a new slide, jump and low cover, simulated ballistics, rebuilt enemies and weapon mods.

Close-up of a snarling Locust with pale skin and glowing ammunition belts across its shoulders

What Engine Does Gears of War: E-Day Use?Gears of War: E-Day runs on Unreal Engine 5 with DirectX 12. See what was rebuilt, the MegaLights and ray-tracing features, and console and PC performance.

Critical reception

What reviewers said

Aggregate scores and the main points of praise and criticism.

Gears of War: E-Day Review RoundupGears of War: E-Day review roundup: an 88 critic average on OpenCritic with 92% recommending it. See what critics praised, what they faulted and what’s pending.