At XBOX and The Coalition, our goal for Gears of War: E-Day is simple: deliver the most visceral and technically ambitious Gears of War to date — whether you prefer to play on a console or on PC. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12, E-Day is being optimized across a broad range of PC hardware. Today, we’re excited to announce our partnership with NVIDIA to make that vision a reality.
As the exclusive PC partner of Gears of War: E-Day, NVIDIA is collaborating closely with XBOX and The Coalition to enhance the game’s PC experience through deep integration with GeForce RTX technologies, performance optimization, and launch support. From the earliest stages of development through release, this partnership is focused on delivering a first-class PC experience, while the game continues to be optimized across a wide range of hardware.
Pushing Visual Boundaries with DirectX and RTX Technology
Gears of War: E-Day represents a return to the franchise’s origins — grounded in emotional storytelling, brutal combat, and cinematic scale. Bringing that world to life on PC requires pushing the boundaries of graphics technology.
E-Day will support advanced rendering features through DirectX, including hardware raytracing alongside NVIDIA RTX features and optimizations that elevate lighting, environments, and overall detail. As you navigate the horrific chaos of Emergence Day, these technologies help deliver a level of visual fidelity that matches the game’s tone—gritty, immersive, and deeply atmospheric.
“Gears of War: E-Day is being built to deliver a cinematic, visceral, and technically ambitious return to the origins of the franchise,” said Mike Perzel, Rendering Lead at The Coalition. “Built on DirectX 12, we’re focused on delivering a great experience across console and PC. Partnering with NVIDIA gives us the opportunity to further enhance that world for PC players with the performance, responsiveness, and visual fidelity PC players expect.”
Built for Performance
For Gears of War: E-Day, delivering responsive, fluid gameplay is just as important as visual fidelity. Through our broader PC optimization work and with support from NVIDIA, PC players can expect a game that plays as good as it looks; whether you’re playing on a high-end, enthusiast desktop rig or a mainstream spec machine.
To help deliver on that promise, we’ve integrated NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and Super Resolution, along with NVIDIA Reflex. Combined, these features deliver players increased frame rates, improved image quality, reduced latency and enhanced input responsiveness.
Broad Optimization
Gears of War: E-Day is optimized for both performance and fidelity across a wide range of hardware. In addition to supporting cutting-edge rendering features from NVIDIA, E-Day will also support AMD FSR, Unreal Engine TSR, Intel XeSS and Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) on compatible hardware.
ASD enables precompiled shaders to be delivered alongside the game, significantly reducing load times and eliminating first‑run shader stutter on compatible systems.
ASD will be available across supported PC storefronts, including the Microsoft Store and XBOX PC app, with broader hardware and storefront support expanding over time.
Stay tuned for more updates and details on additional PC features and enhancements coming to Gears of War: E-Day as we gear up for Early Access to the Open Beta beginning August 6, and the game’s launch on October 6. Follow Gears of War on X, Instagram, and Facebook, or join the official Gears of War Discord.
Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition Pre-Order
Xbox Game Studios
Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to get early access to the Open Beta, get an XBOX gift card and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.* more details here https://aka.ms/Gears26
The Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition Includes:
– Base Game
– Up to 5-Days Early Access
– Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack
– Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released)
– 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency)
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.
The Story of E-Day
Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign.
Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.*
Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than Ever
Survive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles.
Choose your class – Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher – then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust.
Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match.
Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvP
Battle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes.
Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match.
Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent.
A Terrifying Threat from Below
A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series.
Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous.
Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror.
Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New.
Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality.
Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat.
Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.*
*Important Information
Pre-Order Offer: valid with pre-orders made before October 6, 2026 (7:59 am PT) except early access to the Open Beta requires pre-order before the end of the Open Beta early access period (expected to be from August 6-10, 2026; dates may vary by platform and subscription). At participating retailers while supplies last. Pre-order benefits may require redemption of a single-use code. Consult your retailer for details. Limit: 1 offer per person/account.
Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus, Open Beta and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.
Open Beta: Early access date may vary by platform and subscription.
2-Player Split-Screen: is available for console only.
4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display.
Game requires initial download. May require future updates (additional storage may be required). All downloads and updates require significant storage and broadband internet connection (ISP fees apply). You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Content, features, services, online play (if applicable), and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions) and may vary, change, or terminate. Microsoft Account required.
WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games. (xbox.com/healthandsafety).
Gears of War: E-Day Pre-Order
Xbox Game Studios
Pre-order Gears of War: E-Day to get early access to the Open Beta, get an XBOX gift card and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set in-game at launch.* more details here https://aka.ms/Gears26
Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.* Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.
The Story of E-Day
Fight through the chaos of Emergence Day in a gripping origin story campaign.
Battle alone, side by side in two-player split-screen, or rally up to four players online across Campaign, Horde Siege, and Versus.*
Horde Siege PvE – Back and Bigger Than Ever
Survive a city under siege in an evolved take on Gears’ iconic co-op wave survival mode built for larger maps, more players, and bigger battles.
Choose your class – Assault, Marksman, Medic, or Breacher – then drop in as a 4-player squad to fight back the Locust.
Team up with multiple squads to conquer shared objectives and take down world bosses. Survive to earn rewards, unlock customization and improve your loadout for the next match.
Versus Returns – Refined and Focused PvP
Battle across all-new maps and refined fan-favorite 4v4 modes.
Choose your level of competition. Lock in and climb the ranks in Ranked or jump into Social playlists for a more relaxed match.
Modernized controls and movement make combat feel more fluid while retaining Gears’ signature cover-based feel. Jump, vault, slide, and flank with intent.
A Terrifying Threat from Below
A darker, grittier tone and reimagined enemies restore fear and dread to the series.
Atmosphere and detail are pushed further than ever. The world feels more grounded, believable, and dangerous.
Familiar enemies are more threatening, joined by all-new creatures and villains that reestablish a true sense of horror.
Feels Like Gears. Plays Like New.
Iconic cover‑based combat returns, enhanced with modernized movement and traversal that add freedom and verticality.
Fan‑favorite weapons return and are reimagined, alongside all‑new weapons built for brutal, close‑quarters combat.
Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
A new technical foundation for Gears. Built for modern performance with 4K resolution and up to 60FPS across Campaign and Multiplayer.*
*Important Information
Pre-Order Offer: valid with pre-orders made before October 6, 2026 (7:59 am PT) except early access to the Open Beta requires pre-order before the end of the Open Beta early access period (expected to be from August 6-10, 2026; dates may vary by platform and subscription). At participating retailers while supplies last. Pre-order benefits may require redemption of a single-use code. Consult your retailer for details. Limit: 1 offer per person/account.
Online Multiplayer: Online campaign co-op, Horde Siege, Versus, Open Beta and other multiplayer features require a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.
Open Beta: Early access date may vary by platform and subscription.
2-Player Split-Screen: is available for console only.
4K and 60FPS: require a compatible display.
Game requires initial download. May require future updates (additional storage may be required). All downloads and updates require significant storage and broadband internet connection (ISP fees apply). You must accept the Microsoft Services Agreement (microsoft.com/msa). May require additional hardware and subscriptions. Content, features, services, online play (if applicable), and support not available in all regions (xbox.com/regions) and may vary, change, or terminate. Microsoft Account required.
WARNING: Some people may experience a seizure when exposed to flashing lights or patterns in video games. (xbox.com/healthandsafety).
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