Gears Of War: E-Day Release Date, Platforms And No PS5

InnovationGamingGears Of War: E-Day Release Date, Platforms And No PS5ByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 05:43pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.XboxCredit: XboxThe reveal of Gears of War: E-Day was impressive, but also creates a conundrum for me and others who fit my gaming profile. Let me explain. I loved Gears of War 1 and 2. I played it as much as any non-sports title from 2006-2009. However, I've since become almost exclusively a PlayStation gamer.What's the problem? Gears of War: E-Day will not launch on PlayStation 5 and we don't know if we'll ever see it on that platform. Let's talk video games.Key Facts At A GlanceTitle: Gears of War: E-DayRelease date: October 6, 2026Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Cloud Gaming — no PS5Developer: The Coalition, co-developed with People Can FlyEngine: Unreal Engine 5Editions: Standard ($69.99), Premium ($99, roughly five days of early access), Collector'sOpen beta: Weekend begins August 6, 2026Game Pass: Available day oneWhen Is The Gears Of War: E-Day Release Date?It's been years, but Gears fans finally got the news they've been waiting to hear. The franchise is coming back and launch day is less than four months off.Play Puzzles & Games on ForbesFEATURED | Frase ByForbes™Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The PhrasePlay NowPinpoint By LinkedinGuess The CategoryPlay NowQueens By LinkedinCrown Each RegionPlay NowCrossclimb By LinkedinUnlock A Trivia LadderPlay NowThe Coalition locked Gears of War: E-Day for October 6, 2026, with the game arriving day one on Game Pass, the same launch-day approach Microsoft leaned on for Forza Horizon 6. Pre-orders are live now, spanning a $69.99 Standard Edition, a $99 Premi...