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.
You can now pre-purchase Gears of War: E-Day on Steam. There are three editions to consider for pre-purchase or pre-order:
Standard Edition
Premium Edition
Collector’s Edition (via the XBOX Game Studios Shop)
Available in-game starting with early access on October 1.
Pre-purchase and pre-order benefit for the following editions:
Standard Edition
Premium Edition
Collector’s Edition (via the XBOX Game Studios Shop)
As a member of the Special Tactics Group Commando detachment, Dom was trained by Sgt. Bernadette Mataki on combat survival techniques while infiltrating behind enemy lines. He is no stranger to infiltration missions and is often selected for operations deep within UIR-controlled territory. No matter how dangerous the mission, Dom always makes it back on time for Raven extract. Pre-order any edition and receive the Exfil Dom Legendary Character Skin and the Exfil Legendary Weapon Skin Set. Character skin is only applicable to the Dominic Santiago character in Horde Siege and Versus. The weapon skin set is applicable to all weapons in Horde Siege and Versus.
*Pre-Order Codes: Players who digitally pre-purchase Gears of War: E-Day are automatically granted access to the Legendary Exfil Dom Character Skin and Legendary Exfil Weapon Skin Set and will not receive a code. Depending on region and retailer, players who pre-order a physical edition may receive codes to redeem via an email or printed receipt when you receive the game at launch; check with your participating retailer for details.
Available at the start of the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta on August 6, 2026.
Pre-purchase any edition of Gears of War: E-Day to secure early access to the Open Beta. Exact Beta timing and availability details will be announced soon.
Beta Codes: Players who digitally pre-purchase Gears of War: E-Day are automatically granted Early Access to the Open Beta and do not require a Beta Code. Players who pre-order a physical edition should expect to receive a Beta Code at the point of sale from participating retailers, granting entry into Open Beta for Early Access. Check with your participating retailer for details.
*Actual launch date[s], times and platform availability of Beta subject to change. Limited time only. Internet connection required.
With a huge selection of premium content, the Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition offers exceptional value alongside rewards available only through this edition. Secure the Premium Edition to gain access to all included content, rewards and edition-specific benefits:
Gears of War: E-Day Premium Digital Edition
Up to 5 days Early Access at launch
Emergence Customization Pack, which includes:
Death’s Rendezvous Marcus Fenix Legendary Character Skin
Bloodied Hunter Tai Kaliso Epic Character Skin
“Death’s Rendezvous” Legendary Character Pose
“We must improvise” Legendary Character Pose
“Death’s Rendezvous” Legendary Weapon Skin Set
“Emergence Omen” Rare Weapon Skin Set
“Emergence Omen” Banner and Emblem
“Death’s Rendezvous” Icon
4 Additional Seasonal Customization Packs*
1,000 Iron (Premium In-Game Currency)
Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack (for use in campaign only)
*Each Seasonal Customization Pack includes two character skins, two weapon skin sets, two poses and one banner, emblem and icon. The Emergence Pack will be available at launch, with all remaining packs released as available.
Built for collectors. Rooted in brotherhood. Experience Emergence Day with the Gears of War: E Day Collector’s Edition — a premium collection created for our fans.
At the center is a striking collectible statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, capturing the bond forged on the day the world fell. Paired with authentic physical collectibles including a replica of Carlos Santiago’s COG tags, art print, in-game photo, and a custom SteelBook® case designed by illustrator Luke Preece, the Collector’s Edition honors the legacy, brotherhood, and sacrifice at the heart of Gears.
Housed in premium collector’s display packaging with a sliding drawer to display your tags, the Collector’s Edition also includes a thank-you note from the developers at The Coalition, celebrating our fans who have carried Gears across generations.
In addition to exclusive physical collectibles, the bundle includes the Gears of War: E Day Premium Edition, featuring early access to the game at launch.
Includes:
The Collector’s Edition also includes the Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition which includes the base game (Steam customers will receive a digital code), up to 5-Days Early Access, Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency), and Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released).
Pre-order the Gears of War: E-Day Collector’s Edition from the XBOX Game Studios Shop while supplies last.