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Gears of War: E-Day reportedly had a development budget of around $400 million, raising questions about financial expectations for the upcoming Xbox exclusive.

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Tom Henderson, Microsoft, Xbox leadership
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Gears of War: E-Day reportedly had a development budget of around $400 million, raising questions about financial expectations for the upcoming Xbox exclusive.
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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:07:22 GMT · 6h 22m ago
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The discussion intensified following claims that Xbox leadership decided against a multi-platform release late in development, despite the high budget.
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The substantial reported development cost for Gears of War: E-Day, combined with its Xbox exclusivity, could impact its commercial success and potentially influence Microsoft's future multi-platform strategies. This also highlights the financial pressures within the gaming industry, particularly concerning high-budget exclusive titles.

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    Gears of War: E-Day has reportedly been developed with a budget of around $400 million, raising questions about financial expectations surrounding the upcoming Xbox exclusive.
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    Gears of War: E-Day has reportedly been developed with a budget of around $400 million, according to comments made during the Insider Gaming podcast.
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