Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about Gears of War: E-Day.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on PS5?
No. E-Day is an Xbox console exclusive — it is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Xbox app), and cloud (Game Pass Ultimate streaming and GeForce NOW), and Microsoft has confirmed it is not coming to PS5, not even as a timed exclusive.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Game Pass?
Yes — E-Day launched day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6, 2026. It is not on the console-only Standard tier, and Premium early access required the separate $30 Premium Upgrade.
How long is Gears of War: E-Day?
The main story takes roughly 12–18 hours on Normal difficulty across 5 acts and 26 chapters. Hardcore runs stretch past 20 hours, and full completion including Horde Siege and Versus grinds is estimated at 200–300+ hours.
Do I need to play the previous Gears games first?
No — E-Day is a prequel set 14 years before the original Gears of War (2006), so it is chronologically the earliest story in the series. It re-introduces a young Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago meeting the Locust for the first time.
Does E-Day have co-op and multiplayer?
Yes. The campaign supports 4-player online co-op (2-player split-screen on Xbox consoles only), 12-player Horde Siege and 4v4 Versus Social shipped at launch, and Versus Ranked opened October 13, 2026.
What does 'E-Day' mean?
E-Day stands for Emergence Day — the day the Locust Horde first erupted from tunnels beneath the planet Sera. The game covers the first three days of the invasion in the industrial city of Kalona.