Kicking off the franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations, The Coalition brings back a classic Versus game mode to Gears of War: E-Day while also adding new rewards to earn. Gears of War: E-Day continues the legacy of the franchise that began 20 years ago by taking players back in time to the start of the original Locust conflict and putting players back in the boots of protagonist Marcus Fenix.
It's been tougher than expected sledding for Gears of War: E-Day since it launched in October. The latest entry in this Xbox exclusive franchise takes players back to the beginning of the conflict, showcasing the moment when the Locust Hoard emerged and began its war against humanity. While Microsoft hasn't commented officially on sales numbers, estimates have indicated an underwhelming performance so far, selling just over 400,000 copies between PC and Xbox since it launched, with roughly 1.7 million players accessing it through Xbox Game Pass. Regardless, The Coalition has big post-launch plans for E-Day, especially with a 20th anniversary celebration in store for the franchise.
Days after the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, Gears series creator Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski shares his thoughts on...
