Game Overview:
Gears of War: E-Day is a third-person shooter developed by The Coalition and published by Microsoft.
The sixth mainline instalment of the franchise, it is set 14 years before the events of the original Gears of War.
To no one's surprise, it has been confirmed that John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro will reprise their roles as Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago.
Previous Gears of War boss Rod Fergusson has revealed that his plans for the series' next numbered entry prior to his departure involved a new setting.
The Coalition and Microsoft announced a new prequel in the franchise at the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month.
The Coalition's Matt Searcy says the prequel will "feel like a new game. It's going to feel fresh and good at the same time."
"Gears has a pretty clear DNA for gameplay modes, so you can probably anticipate where we'll be going with E-Day," says Matt Searcy.
The third-person shooter was targeting a release sometime in 2025 until some months ago, it's been claimed.
The story is about being with its "leads every minute, through the days that play out of the city, and really experiencing it through their eyes."
Here's everything that's been revealed about the next mainline Gears of War entry.
Gears of War: E-Day is not only going back in time for its story, it's also going back to the first game's horror roots.
Unlike Gears 5, which experimented with semi-open world areas, E-Day is going to be an entirely linear experience.
The game will boast "over 100 times more environment and character details than Gears 5," according to The Coalition.
The prequel "adds detail and context to this period that will resonate through stories that will follow".
Set fourteen years before the events of the first game, Gears of War: E-Day is described as the franchise's next mainline entry.
With Microsoft and The Coalition reportedly set to announce the next Gears, here's what it could offer with its story events.
Liam McIntyre, who plays JD Fenix in the Gears of War games, suggests we'll be hearing more about the franchise this Summer.
The company will also showcase announced titles like Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Insider Nate the Hate also alleges, "Much like Gears 1 was the moment on Xbox 360, so should Gears 6 be for Xbox Series X/S."
"I’ve heard some stuff might be happening with Gears 6 this Summer," says journalist Jeff Grubb.
The lead mission designer will help "forge the future of the IP and push the limits of Microsoft’s entertainment platforms and devices."
The studio's previously-leaked non-Gears smaller project has reportedly been cancelled, with The Coalition being one of several Xbox studios to be affected by Microsoft's recent round of layoffs.
The Coalition is looking to recruit someone who'll help them deliver "highly engaging, high-quality campaign" in the next Gears of War game.
The first party Xbox studio is looking to hire a motion capture technician specifically to work on the Gears of War franchise.
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Journalist Jeff Grubb reveals potential details on what lies ahead for The Coalition.
Our wishlist for the inevitable sequel.
