For years…
Fans have been waiting to return to the day everything began.
Now…
The wait is almost over.
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Xbox has officially opened pre-orders for Gears of War: E-Day, the long-awaited prequel that takes players back to Emergence Day, when the Locust Horde first invaded the planet Sera.
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But here’s the best part.
You won’t have to wait until release to play.
Anyone who pre-orders the game—or has an active Xbox Game Pass subscription—will get early access to the multiplayer beta, running from August 6 to August 10.
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Pre-ordering also unlocks exclusive rewards…
Including the Legendary « Exfil Dom » character skin and a matching weapon skin pack for multiplayer.
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Players looking for even more can choose the Premium Edition, which includes:
• 5 days of early access to the full game
• Cosmetic content
• Future seasonal rewards
• In-game currency.
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The full game launches on October 6, 2026, exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game promises a darker, more horror-focused experience while telling the origin story of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago.
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For longtime fans…
This isn’t just another Gears game.
It’s the moment that started the entire saga.
And in just a few weeks…
Players will finally get their first taste of the war that changed everything.