Gears of War: E-Day review: old-school action with stunning visuals

TechRadar reviewed Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set a decade before the first game on Emergence Day. The campaign runs about 25 hours, with the game launching October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and PC.

• Releases October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X, Series S and PC
• Campaign runs roughly 25 hours, the longest in the series
• Adds more open levels and weapon upgrades from Gears Tactics
• Review praises graphics as the most impressive in recent releases