Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer unveiled with Horde Siege, no Battle Pass

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• [● 2 SOURCES] Horde Siege features three squads of four players and mission types Blitz (5‑20 min), Siege (20‑40 min) and Horde (50‑60 min). www.play3.de
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Gears of War: E-Day releases on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and is day‑one on Game Pass Ultimate. www.sportskeeda.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Versus mode offers four sub‑modes: Team Deathmatch, Conquest, Demolition and Crucible. www.sportskeeda.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Coalition released a trailer and detailed presentation of Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer on July 30, 2026. www.insidexbox.de · www.play3.de · www.sportskeeda.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Pre‑order customers receive access to an open beta starting August 6, 2026. unboxholics.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The multiplayer includes two modes: Horde Siege (12-player PvE) and Versus (PvP). www.play3.de · www.insidexbox.de
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The game will not include a Battle Pass or pay‑to‑win items; cosmetics are earned through play. www.saudigamer.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Metallica's song “Ride the Lightning” is used in the multiplayer trailer. www.play3.de · www.insidexbox.de
• [● 5 SOURCES] The game introduces a new multiplayer mode called Horde Siege. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.es · www.gamereactor.no · canaltech.com.br
• [● 5 SOURCES] Horde Siege takes place on new maps set in the city of Kalona. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.es · www.gamereactor.no · canaltech.com.br
• [● 5 SOURCES] Each squad in Horde Siege has its own objectives and must survive Locust enemies. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.es · www.gamereactor.no · canaltech.com.br
• [● 5 SOURCES] The Versus mode is a 4‑vs‑4 match where all players start with the same weapons and equipment. www.gamereactor.pt · www.gamereactor.es · www.gamereactor.no · canaltech.com.br