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War & Conflict3h 49m ago

The Coalition's brand director states that Gears of War: E-Day "isn't a reaction to Gears 5" and was made because the studio wanted to take on Emergence Day.

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Kalona (in-game city)

Who
Nicole Fawcette, Matt Searcy, Aryan Hanbeck (all from The Coalition)
What
The Coalition's brand director states that Gears of War: E-Day "isn't a reaction to Gears 5" and was made because the studio wanted to take on Emergence Day.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:00 GMT · 3h 49m ago
Where
Kalona (in-game city) ·
Why
The Coalition aimed to rediscover the original characters Marcus and Dom and pivot to a new engine (Unreal Engine 5) for Gears of War: E-Day.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Coalition is rebuilding Gears of War: E-Day from scratch in Unreal Engine 5, aiming to honor the legacy of the 2006 original while providing a fresh experience with redesigned cover and movement systems, focusing on dense, city-based gameplay in Kalona.

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  1. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    The Coalition denies that Gears of War: E-Day is a reaction to Gears 5's divisive nature, stating they wanted to make this game and take on Emergence Day.
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    The Coalition's brand director states that Gears of War: E-Day "isn't a reaction to Gears 5" and was made because the studio wanted to take on Emergence Day.
  3. War & Conflict3h 49m ago
    The Coalition states that the upcoming Xbox console exclusive 'Gears of War: E-Day' was not developed as a reaction to 'Gears 5,' but rather as an opportunity to create the game they wanted, focusing on the untold story of 'Emergence Day.'
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