Microsoft kills PS5 version of Gears of War E-Day, finally announces October release date
Microsoft has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6, 2026, as an Xbox console exclusive, confirming no PlayStation 5 version will be released. The prequel showcases Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago in early combat against the Locust, featuring new gameplay mechanics like sliding. The decision to exclude PlayStation 5 follows changes made by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Platform: Xbox
- Topic: Action
- Topic: Console Exclusive
- Company: Activision Blizzard
- Company: Xbox
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Person: Jeff Grubb
- Platform: PC
- Person: Asha Sharma
- Company: The Coalition
- Game: Gears of War: E-Day
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