Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10/11 (Microsoft Store and Steam), with day-one Game Pass access. This guide collects everything confirmed so far and points you to the page that answers each question in detail.
Quick start
- Pick your platform. The official platform list names Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10/11; PS5 is not on it. See Xbox, PC and PS5.
- Check your PC before buying. Even the minimum tier needs 12 GB RAM, an SSD with 115 GB free and a GPU with hardware ray tracing. See System Requirements.
- Choose an edition. Premium Edition adds up to 5 days of early access; the Collector's Edition includes a 15-inch statue. See Premium Edition and Collector's Edition.
- Decide how you will play. Campaign works solo or in four-player online co-op, while multiplayer is split into Horde Siege and Versus. See Modes.
Main guide pages
Release and access
- Release Date: the October 6, 2026 launch and how Premium Edition early access works.
- Beta: the two August 2026 beta weekends, which have ended, and how to check for another one.
- Demo: why there is no public campaign demo on Steam and how the Gameplay Demo label differs from the beta.
Platforms and PC
- PC: Microsoft Store and Steam versions on Windows 10/11.
- System Requirements: CPU, GPU, RAM and storage across three tiers.
- Xbox: Series X|S support, Game Pass and the physical-disc detail.
Modes
- Single Player: solo Campaign, with AI controlling the other three Bravo Squad members.
- Co-op: four-player online Campaign, plus two-player split-screen on console.
- Horde: Horde Siege, the 12-player wave-based survival mode.
- PvP: the four Versus modes, four players per team.
- Multiplayer: how Horde Siege and Versus fit together.
Editions and story
- Physical Release: the physical Standard Edition and the Collector's Edition disc.
- Characters: Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago, Mags Carter and Lucas Reyes.
- Trailer: the "Mad World" trailer and where to watch it.
First-play checklist
- Confirm your platform is Xbox Series X|S or Windows 10/11.
- On PC, confirm an SSD with 115 GB free and a ray-tracing capable GPU.
- Decide between the standard release on October 6 and Premium Edition early access.
- Decide whether you are starting Campaign solo, in online co-op or in split-screen on console.
Common questions
October 6, 2026. Premium Edition includes up to 5 days of early access. See Release Date.
No. The official platform list names Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10/11, not PS5. See PS5.
Yes. AI handles the other three Bravo Squad members. See Single Player.
Up to four players online in Campaign, and two-player split-screen on console. See Co-op.
No public campaign demo is listed on Steam. See Demo.