Platform | Metascore | Total Reviews |
|---|---|---|
PC | 84 | 27 |
Xbox Series X | 87 | 52 |
"Gears of War: E-Day" is a third-person shooter (TPS) scheduled for release on October 7, 2026. Set during the moment when hordes of enemies first emerged from underground, players must fight to survive amid the chaos. The game promises to deliver the most immersive experience yet.
Title | Gears of War: E-Day |
|---|---|
Supported Platforms | PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) / Xbox Series X|S |
Release Date | October 7, 2026 |
Japanese Language Support | Supported |
Special Notes | Scheduled for Game Pass |
・CGMagazine: 90/100 (PC)
"Gears of War: E-Day" is the quintessential "Gears of War" experience. This title, which promises to be the best entry point for both new and returning players, is one of the finest exclusive titles Xbox has ever released.
・Meristation: 90/100 (Xbox Series X)
As Xbox returns to its roots with exclusive titles, it couldn’t have chosen a better one. *Gears of War: E-Day* is an outstanding game that anyone would envy. It features one of the series’ finest campaigns and breathes new life into the familiar format.
・Voxel: 90/100 (Xbox Series X)
*Gears of War: E-Day* succeeds by getting the basics right. It actively embraces its identity as a *Gears of War* title and further elevates the series’ inherent strengths. While it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it delivers an enjoyable gameplay experience complete with a cinematic story and local multiplayer.
・INVEN: 87/100 (PC)
*Gears of War: E-Day* returns to the series’ origins—Emergence Day—and recaptures the darkest atmosphere yet, along with the core appeal of the *Gears of War* series.If you’ve been missing the explosive, intense battlefields of the original trilogy, this title is sure to satisfy.
・Areajugones: 85/100 (PC)
While *Gears of War: E-Day* isn’t quite the “rebirth” it was initially touted to be, it is a perfect prequel. It’s a solid, enjoyable title that returns to the spirit of the original *Gears of War* and depicts an indispensable chapter in the series’ narrative.While the campaign doesn’t quite maintain its strong start through to the end, this is exactly the *Gears of War* series that fans have been longing for.
・XGN: 85/100 (Xbox Series X)
*Gears of War: E-Day* is a tense and epic campaign that takes players back to the beginning of the “Locust War.” While not everything goes exactly as planned, its spectacular highlights, nonstop action, and new features make this a powerful evolution of the *Gears of War* series.
・Slant Magazine: 80/100 (Xbox Series X)
The gameplay in *Gears of War: E-Day* isn’t groundbreaking for a cover-based TPS. That said, it’s a finely tuned experience built on the mechanics established throughout the long-running series.
We’ve compiled international Metacritic reviews for *Gears of War: E-Day*, set to launch on October 7, 2026, for PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S.As of this writing, the PC version has a Metascore of 84 (based on 27 reviews), while the Xbox Series X version has a Metascore of 87 (based on 52 reviews).
Overall, the series’ inherent appeal and story have been highly praised. On the other hand, there appear to be some critical opinions regarding its innovation.
*Gears of War: E-Day* is scheduled for release on October 7, 2026, for PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) andXbox Series X|S. It will also be available on the “Game Pass” subscription service.
