The Gears of War franchise made waves last year when developer The Coalition revealed that the next entry in the series is bringing the story back to the event that started everything. The genesis of the overarching Gears of War narrative goes all the way back to one monumental moment; E-Day. This is the day the Locust Horde makes itself known to the people of Sera, kickstarting a long and grueling war.
Gears of War: E-Day opts for a prequel approach that offers a glimpse into that fateful day. The legacy of Gears of War has been a major staple in gaming, and with this new story waiting on the horizon, now is the best time to revisit the very first chapter.
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Everything Known About Gears of War: E-Day, So Far
- The story takes place on E-Day, 14 years before the events of the first game.
- Marcus Fenix is the playable protagonist, while Dom also returns as a supporting character.
- E-Day will feature a linear campaign and not be open-world.
While there are still a lot of details about the prequel to be uncovered, this teased insight into Gears of War‘s lore is a compelling turn for the series. There has yet to be an official release date revealed for Gears of War: E-Day, but considering that the first trailer was dropped in June 2024, the game is bound to be waiting in the wings. As the wait continues, jumping back into the first Gears of War is the best way to get ready for the horrors of experiencing E-Day firsthand as Marcus.
2026 will be Gears of War‘s 20th anniversary. The Coalition hasn’t confirmed anything, but next year would be the perfect celebratory release window for Gears of War: E-Day.
A Refresher on Marcus and Dom’s Relationship Dynamics
On the surface, Gears of War is powered by heavy action, but there is a deeper emotional story at its core. Both Marcus and Dom have experienced devastating losses, and the years of being at war have shaped their personalities in different ways. Marcus is far more serious and rough, while Dom boasts a gentler, humorous demeanor.
This duo offers a fascinating contrast that also makes them a great team, but E-Day may offer something slightly different in terms of character personalities. Up until now, fans have only got to see the versions of Marcus and Dom that have experienced over a decade of fighting the Locust Horde. It’s highly likely that the two soldiers were fairly different on E-Day. Years of trauma have likely transformed the two in various ways, and getting a refresher of Marcus and Dom’s personalities in the first game may make E-Day‘s differences that much more apparent and effective.
Microsoft’s recent turn away from exclusive releases means that Gears of War: E-Day could possibly launch on the PS5 as well.
Seeing the Aftermath of E-Day in Full Swing
Since the prequel is set 14 years before the first chapter, returning to Gears of War this year is bound to add extra clarity when first playing E-Day. Despite the large span of time between entries, the two games seemingly directly connect to one another, so having a fresh memory of just how destructive and powerful the Locust Horde has been since its arrival is likely to elevate the horror of seeing them for the first time.
The Gears of War franchise has maintained an impressive run since 2006, and expectations for Gears of War: E-Day are quite high. Nailing the most important day in the franchise’s lore is no easy task, but it’s also thrilling to imagine what the game has in store. As the year continues, there will hopefully be a release date unveiled soon, but until then, the first Gears of War is worth embracing once more.
