Gears 5: New Message Unveiled

Gears 5 players are greeted with a new in-game message teasing the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day. Nearly five years after Gears 5, this prequel takes players back to the very beginning of the Locust invasion, focusing on Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago.

The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day reveal at Xbox's recent showcase generated significant buzz. While Gears 5 ended on a cliffhanger, E-Day shifts the narrative to the initial Locust attack, promising a darker, more horror-centric experience.

A new "Emergence Begins" message within Gears 5, devoid of new information, serves as a reminder of E-Day's premise and key characters. The mention of Unreal Engine 5 highlights the game's anticipated visual enhancements.

Initially, a 2026 release was speculated, but recent rumors suggest a potential 2025 launch. This in-game message, while common practice for AAA titles, appears earlier than usual, fueling speculation about a sooner release. However, its classification as an "Update" and "Announcement" could simply be a reminder to fans.

A 2025 release would present scheduling challenges, considering other major Xbox titles slated for that year, including Doom: The Dark Ages, Fable, and South of Midnight. Regardless of the final release date, fans eagerly anticipate Gears of War: E-Day's return to the series' horror origins with Marcus and Dom.