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Gears of War: E-Day Launches Oct 6, Adds 12-Player PvE

8/4/2026

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The Coalition announced Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6, 2026, after an open beta on August 6, 2026.
Horde Siege adds a 12-player PvE mode with three squads of four completing objectives on the series’ largest map.
Pre-order buyers on Xbox Series, PC Steam, or Game Pass can access the August 6 beta for Versus mode, which returns with new mechanics.

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The Coalition announced Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6, 2026, after an open beta on August 6, 2026.
Horde Siege adds a 12-player PvE mode with three squads of four completing objectives on the series’ largest map.
Pre-order buyers on Xbox Series, PC Steam, or Game Pass can access the August 6 beta for Versus mode, which returns with new mechanics.