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Microsoft Announces 'Gears of War: E-Day' Prequel Set During Emergence Day at Xbox Showcase

Jun 9, 2024, 06:28 PM

Microsoft has announced 'Gears of War: E-Day,' a prequel set 14 years before the original 'Gears of War' game. The new installment, developed by The Coalition and built on Unreal Engine 5, features war heroes Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as they return home to face the Locust Horde during the pivotal Emergence Day. The game, which serves as the origin story of the Gears franchise, was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Notably, the game includes a CGI trailer created by Blur Studio and features a reprise of the iconic 'Mad World' music.