Gears of War: The Day of Events is scheduled for 2026, with Phil Spencer announcing the news during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025.
In 2025's Xbox Games Showcase, we got the scoop on Gears of War: E-Day's release, happening in 2026. This game's a prequel to the original trilogy, focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during Emergence Day, a catastrophic event triggering the Locust Horde's rise[1].
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer spilled the beans about the launch window during the event. He hinted that 2026 would mark 25 years of Xbox, implying new releases like Fable, the Next Forza, and Gears of War E-Day[3]. Digging a bit further, Spencer's statement might suggest Forza Horizon 6 is set for release the following year[4].
While we didn't see any new gameplay or trailers, Spencer did confirm the release of Gears of War: Reloaded on August 26, 2025, offering a remastered version of the original game for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5[2].
As for E-Day, it's likely heading to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, and will be available through Game Pass on release day[3]. So, Gears fans don't need to wait until 2026 to get their fix; Reloaded drops in August 2025!
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[1] Microsoft. (2025). Gears of War: Reloaded. Retrieved from https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/gears-of-war-rel[2] Enrichment Data - Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Highlights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Games_Showcase[3] Enrichment Data - Release Date for Gears of War: E-Day: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-gameplay-and-details-revealed-d/1100-6517496/[4] Enrichment Data - Expected Release of Forza Horizon 6: https://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/articles/forza-motorsport-8-statement
- The remastered version of the original Gears of War game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 starting from August 26, 2025.
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer hinted that 2026 might mark 25 years of Xbox and new releases like Fable, the Next Forza, and Gears of War E-Day.
- For those looking to stay in the gaming loop without missing a beat, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate allows you to play day one games across platforms – Xbox consoles, PC, or Cloud.
- Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during Emergence Day, is likely heading to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- In 2025's Xbox Games Showcase, we learned about the release of Gears of War: Reloaded, Gears fans can get their fix before the release of Gears of War: E-Day in 2026.
