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- Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the popular game series, is scheduled for release in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
- The game follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Dom Santiago as young soldiers in the Coalition of Ordered Governments, set 14 years before the first Gears of War.
- Notable voice actors John DiMaggio (Futurama) and Carlos Ferro will reprise their roles as Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, respectively.
- The narrative takes place in a new city called Kalona and focuses on the emergence of the Locust Horde, an event known as Emergence Day.
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Gears of War: E-Day – Emergence Begins in 2026
Gears of War: E-Day remains one of the most anticipated games. Xbox and the development team have confirmed the prequel, exploring Emergence Day and the Locust Horde’s devastating emergence, will arrive in 2026. The initial announcement was made at the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2024, with a trailer that showcased the game’s graphics engine. Since then, however, very little has been revealed, with no gameplay footage released. Fan-favorite characters will return, with John DiMaggio (Futurama) and Carlos Ferro reprising their roles as Marcus Fenix and Dominic “Dom” Santiago. The narrative takes place 14 years before the first Gears of War, following Marcus and Dom as young soldiers in the Coalition of Ordered Governments, and will feature a new city called Kalona. Despite the long wait for news, the official Gears of War social media accounts posted a message on December 12, 2025, reaffirming the 2026 release window for Gears of War: E-Day: > Emergence Begins. 2026. > > [https://twitter.com/GearsofWar/status/1734684949918644538](https://twitter.com/GearsofWar/status/1734684949918644538) Notably, no sneak peeks of the upcoming Gears of War prequel were shown at The Game Awards in December 2025.
Gears of War: E-Day Launch Confirmed for 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC
Developed by The Coalition in collaboration with People Can Fly, this confirms the game remains on track for 2026, despite the preceding silence, although a specific release date is still pending. Gears of War: E-Day is slated to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Castaway Coalition |
| Brief Summary | Castaway Coalition is an immersive survival game set on a remote island. Struggle for survival, build a community, satisfy human needs, and navigate a world affected by a dynamic day-night cycle. Craft tools, erect shelters, and farm to outlive island life. Your survival story awaits! |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Indie |
| Play Modes | Single player |
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