Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer has two confirmed online formats: Horde Siege, a 12-player PvE mode, and Versus, a 4v4 PvP mode. Horde Siege brings three squads together for wave-based survival, while Versus uses equal starting loadouts in competitive matches.
Choose between Horde Siege and Versus
| Mode | Players | Format | What is confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horde Siege | 12 players, in 3 squads | PvE wave-based survival | Squads fight together on new maps set in Kalona. |
| Versus | 8 players, 4v4 | Competitive PvP | Players begin with the same loadout weapons and equipment; weapon mods are not used. |
Choose Horde Siege if you want to fight Locust alongside two other squads. The official description calls it an evolution of the series’ co-op, wave-based survival mode, with each squad working from separate starting points and objective locations, according to a preview. That preview detail is from media coverage; official materials confirm the 12-player, three-squad PvE setup.
Choose Versus if you want a team-based PvP match. Its 4v4 format gives both sides the same starting weapons and equipment, with no weapon mods, so the published rules emphasize skill, teamwork, and decisions during a match. Four core Versus modes are planned at launch, alongside rotating featured experiences.
What to check before choosing
Decide whether you want PvE or PvP
Pick Horde Siege for cooperative wave survival against the Locust, or Versus for 4v4 competition against another team.
Check your preferred group size
Horde Siege is described as 12 players split into three squads. Versus is 4v4. The available materials do not confirm whether either mode supports private lobbies or other party sizes.
Look for the mode and playlist details
Versus is expected to include four core modes and rotating featured experiences, with Ranked and Social playlists listed on Steam. Exact mode names, matchmaking steps, and playlist rotation details are Not officially confirmed yet in the available materials.
Online features not confirmed
The available official descriptions identify Horde Siege and Versus, but do not specify supported platforms, crossplay, cross-progression, or whether online play requires a subscription. They also do not explain how to invite friends, join a squad, or enter matchmaking. Check the platform store and in-game online menus for those details when they are published; do not assume cross-platform play is available.
Horde Siege is a 12-player PvE mode organized into three squads.
Versus matches are 4v4, for eight players total.
Crossplay is Not officially confirmed yet in the available materials.
暂无。The provided materials list no multiplayer redemption codes.