Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Gears of War: […] The post Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9 appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Today, Gears of War: E-Day Early Access begins for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. To mark the occasion, we’re releasing the Launch Gameplay Trailer, featuring Metallica’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Today is a moment we’ve been looking forward to for a long time. On behalf of everyone at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day is Available in Early Access Today, Watch the Launch Gameplay Trailer appeared first on XBOX Wire.

A prequel that returns to the heart of this series.

Gears has never felt better to play, or more creatively stagnant.

Gears of War: E-Day developers are reportedly in no mood to celebrate the game's imminent release, following months of overtime and fresh fears of further layoffs.

Classic features such as taking enemies hostage as a "meat shield" and duelling with the chainsaw attachments on Lancer assault rifles won't be in Gears of War: E-Day at launch. According to a developer blog from The Coalition, it wasn't possible to build these features out for launch because this prequel was built from scratch, rather than on the bones of previous Gears of War titles.

XBOX and Prince St. Pizza announced today a special collaboration celebrating the launch of Gears of War: E-Day. Available at Prince St. Pizza locations across the U.S. and Toronto, Canada through November 1, the limited-edition Emergence Pie is inspired by the intensity of Emergence Day, pairing bold flavors with exclusive rewards for fans. Built for […] The post Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Microsoft's layoffs continue to hit accomplished teams.

Gears of War: E-Day launches with a collab that puts a Legendary pose in your hands. We’re teaming up with Liquid Death from September 25 through November 30, bringing an in-game reward, a limited-edition merch drop, and a new way to gear up for Emergence Day. Unlock Chainsaw Flex Pick up Liquid Death Energy at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.

Gears of War: E-Day's story director has been laid off, just one week before the game's early access launch.

Gears of War: E-Day launches with a collab that puts a Legendary pose in your hands. We’re teaming up with Liquid Death from September 22 through November 30, bringing an in-game reward, a limited-edition merch drop, and a new way to gear up for Emergence Day. Unlock Chainsaw Flex Pick up Liquid Death Energy at […] The post Gears of War: E-Day x Liquid Death – Unlock a Legendary Pose and More appeared first on XBOX Wire.

The Locust are coming to LA! Join us on September 30 for a one-night only Gears of War: E-Day takeover at Hollywood & Vine. Be among the first to go hands-on with the game ahead of the official Early Access launch, and enjoy themed food and drinks, exclusive giveaways and more. Whether you’re a longtime […] The post Gears of War: E-Day – Prepare for Emergence Day with Us in Los Angeles appeared first on XBOX Wire.