Xbox's Gears of War: E-Day slated for Oct 2026 with multiplayer details and $400M budget speculation

At the Xbox Games Showcase, The Coalition unveiled more of Gears of War: E-Day, confirming a release date of 6 October 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. Brand Director Nicole Fawcette said a multiplayer mode will be tied to the game’s story and characters, but detailed information will be released later.

Separately, insider Tom Henderson has been cited in a gaming podcast as claiming the game’s development budget exceeds $400 million, which would place it among the most expensive titles ever made. Microsoft has not confirmed the figure. The title will launch as an Xbox exclusive on the Game Pass service, with no PlayStation version confirmed.