In discussing the switch to Unreal Engine 5 for Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition reveals that some longstanding series features will also be undergoing some tweaks and adjustments as well. While most of the gaming industry is trying to avoid the impact radius that is Grand Theft Auto 6, Microsoft is placing its console exclusive hopes on Gears of War: E-Day as its big 2026 game offering.
While it's been a while since the franchise has gotten a new game with unresolved narrative threads from Gears of War 5, The Coalition's latest title marks a big change of pace. Gears of War: E-Day takes players back to the beginning of the conflict, showing the events of Emergence Day when the Locust Horde appear suddenly from underground and begin to take over, leading to the events of the core series. However, narrative isn't the only big adjustment, as Gears of War: E-Day takes advantage of Unreal Engine 5, which gives the game a fresh visual style while also taking advantage of new technology.
Xbox has a solid list of games slated for the future, but Gears of War: E-Day will do most of the heavy lifting...
