Gears of War: E-Day
- Steam pricePrice
Unknown until release
- Release
- October 6, 2026Upcoming
- Session GoalsGoals
How co-op works
Two-player local (four online) co-op campaign follows Marcus and Dom through Emergence Day's opening hours. Partners coordinate cover fire, flanking maneuvers, and timed revives while managing active reloads and positioning across destructible battlefields filled with Locust forces.
About this game
Gears of War: E-Day is a third-person shooter prequel set during the catastrophic first hours of the Locust invasion on Sera. The campaign centers on the early partnership between Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago as they fight to survive an enemy humanity never saw coming.
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Gameplay revolves around coordinated cover-based shooting, with partners calling out threats, laying down suppressive fire, and timing simultaneous advances through urban ruins and underground tunnels. Active reload mechanics, close-range executions, and destructible cover shape every firefight. Survival depends on mutual support, revives under fire, and adapting weapon roles to shifting enemy waves.
The two-player local (four online) co-op story campaign is built around tactical communication and shared decision-making. Separate online PvP modes offer competitive multiplayer. Progression rewards map knowledge, weapon mastery, and effective partner coordination, making repeat playthroughs valuable for refining tactics and exploring alternative approaches to key encounters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play the campaign co-op with a friend?
Yes, the story campaign supports two-player local (four online) co-op. You and a partner play as Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago throughout the Emergence Day timeline, coordinating your tactics and supporting each other through the Locust invasion.
Does the game require good communication between co-op partners?
Absolutely. The co-op gameplay is designed around tactical communication-calling out threats, timing coordinated advances through cover, providing suppressive fire, and reviving each other under pressure. Working together is essential to surviving the intense firefights.
Is the co-op limited to the campaign, or is there versus multiplayer too?
The campaign is the main co-op experience and is designed specifically for two players local (four online) working together. Separate online PvP modes are also available if you want competitive multiplayer outside the story.
Does the game support cross-platform play?
Yes, Gears of War: E-Day includes cross-platform multiplayer support, so you can team up with friends on different platforms.