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Gears of War: E-Day is the latest installment in the historic Xbox-exclusive third-person shooter developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios. Read on to learn more about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Test
Running from August 13-17, 2026
Early Access to the Open Beta Now Open
Gears of War: E-Day launched Early Access to its open beta test on on August 6, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ET / 12:00 P.M. PT, for players who pre-ordered the game on PC and Xbox. Early Access to the open beta will end on August 10, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. ET / 10:00 A.M. PT.
The game's free open beta test will be accessible to all players from August 13, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. ET / 12:00 P.M. PT until August 17, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. ET / 10:00 A.M. PT.
Xbox Series X|S players will need a Game Pass Essentials membership to play the open beta. The open beta will offer exclusive in-game rewards, and each weekend will introduce players to a different experience.
Check the timetable below to see what time Early Access to the Open Beta Test was launched in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, August 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, August 7, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, August 7, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, August 7, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, August 7, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
Check the timetable below to see what time the Open Beta Test launches in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 8:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, August 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, August 14, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
Gears of War: E-Day Release Date and Time
Releasing on October 6, 2026
Advance Access Launches on October 1, 2026
Gears of War: E-Day will be released on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Xbox. Players with the Premium Edition can access the game on all platforms starting on October 1, 2026, ahead of its official release. We'll update this article when more information comes out!
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Gears of War: E-Day Overview
Gears of War: E-Day is a third-person, action-adventure co-op shooter by The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios, releasing for Xbox Series X|S and PC. This is the sixth mainline installment in the Gears of War series and is set fourteen years before the original game.
Serving as an origin story, the game follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as boots on the ground during Emergence Day, the Locust Horde's first planet-wide assault on humanity. E-Day was built with Unreal Engine 5 and is playable solo or with a team of four or twelve via various online co-op modes.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Gears of War: E-Day has been announced for Xbox Game Pass as a Day One release.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on PS Plus?
No, Gears of War: E-Day has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Gears of War: E-Day has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
August 6, 2026 | Open Beta Advance Access Open
Gears of War: E-Day became playable for the first time with the launch of its open beta in advance access for players who had pre-ordered the game.
August 4, 2026 | Open Beta Announcement
The game's open beta schedule was announced.
June 7, 2026 | Pre-Orders Open After Gears of Wars: E-Day Direct
The Gears of War: E-Day Direct aired following the Xbox Games Showcase. Pre-orders opened for Xbox and PC.
2024
June 9, 2024 | Initial Announcement at Xbox Games Showcase
Gears of War: E-Day was initially unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 with a cinematic in-engine trailer.
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