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"We felt that fans were getting a bit desensitised to the violence" Gears of War: E-Day devs made a "big investment" in gore, and weirdly, it works

"We felt that fans were getting a bit desensitised to the violence" Gears of War: E-Day devs made a "big investment" in gore, and weirdly, it works

Buoyed by some commendatory early reviews and fantastic initial player numbers , Gears of War: E-Day has found a solid audience a weekend before general release. And a large part of its appeal is the combat; I noted in my review I think it's the tightest Gears has ever been, augmented by some innovative thinking around the series' (in)famous weaponry, and a combat system that allows for a gushing release of tension with every wet, crunchy kill. Read more

Gears of War: E-Day
Oct 3, 2026 · byEurogamer
Gears of War: E-Day is a great game launching at a terrible time

Gears of War: E-Day is a great game launching at a terrible time

There are few blockbuster games that are as confident as Gears of War: E-Day. A prequel to one of Xbox's most transformative titles, E-Day knows exactly what it wants to be: a brutal, tense, and self-aware action game, one that is stronger because it doesn't deviate from that premise. Twenty years since the original Gears […]

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Oct 1, 2026 · byThe Verge
Gears of War: E-Day Missing Classic Features From Original Games

Gears of War: E-Day Missing Classic Features From Original Games

Classic features such as taking enemies hostage as a "meat shield" and duelling with the chainsaw attachments on Lancer assault rifles won't be in Gears of War: E-Day at launch. According to a developer blog from The Coalition, it wasn't possible to build these features out for launch because this prequel was built from scratch, rather than on the bones of previous Gears of War titles.

Gears of War: E-Day
Oct 1, 2026 · byIGN
What's the intended difficulty for Gears of War: E-Day? "I can tell you right now, it's Hardcore" says The Coalition creative director

What's the intended difficulty for Gears of War: E-Day? "I can tell you right now, it's Hardcore" says The Coalition creative director

Xbox and The Coalition are making a big deal about Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, ahead of its Xbox and PC launch on 1st October. The game goes back in time to study the origins of the Locust scourge, placing you in the big, stompy shoes of a younger and more 'innocent' Marcus Fenix as he navigates the beginning of the end of the world with erstwhile comrade, Dom Santiago. As I noted in my preview, it feels like a continuation of the original trilogy - somehow! - in its pacing, mechanics, and setup. Read more

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Sep 29, 2026 · byEurogamer