There’s some exciting buzz in the gaming community with rumors swirling around about Gears of War: E-Day making its debut in 2026. This information comes hot on the heels of speculation about a Gears of War collection that’s allegedly dropping in 2025, serving as a placeholder until the highly anticipated E-Day hits the shelves. More insights could possibly be shared at an Xbox showcase this summer.
The Gears of War saga is set for a dramatic expansion. An insider has hinted that Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled for release in 2026. Additionally, a Gears of War compilation might arrive a bit earlier in 2025. The initial reveal of Gears of War: E-Day came in June last year during Xbox’s game showcase. Fans were treated to a deeply nostalgic trailer featuring Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, but no release date was given at that time. Yet, the rumor mill suggested a potential late 2025 window for its launch.
Before the news about E-Day surged in 2024, there had been whispers of a remastered anthology akin to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Over the past year, the gaming community has picked up on several clues hinting at a Gears of War collection being developed. A notable incident in June saw Steve Jablonsky, the composer for Gears of War 2 and 3, update the soundtracks’ thumbnails with The Coalition studio’s logo. This move fueled speculations that were further stoked by Xbox head Phil Spencer revisiting old Gears games earlier this year.
Recently, Spanish leaker eXtas1s shared some tidbits in a YouTube video, suggesting Gears of War: E-Day is aiming for a 2026 release. Contrasting prior rumors suggesting a 2025 launch, he remarked that the Gears of War collection might be revealed at Xbox’s showcase in June, with a release slated for later in 2025. This collection is speculated to be available on various platforms including PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, in line with Xbox’s broader strategy to extend its iconic franchises to multiple systems. Given eXtas1s’ previous accuracy regarding Forza Horizon 5 rumors, there’s a good chance his latest claims hold water.
Releasing the Gears of War collection on PS5 could pave the way for those gamers to dive into Gears of War: E-Day’s storyline which might, in time, also reach the PlayStation platform. The rumored collection could potentially feature the 2015 Gears of War: Ultimate Edition remaster, along with new versions of Gears of War 2 and 3. However, it’s still unclear whether the spinoff, Gears of War: Judgment, or the more recent titles featuring Kait Diaz, will be included.
According to eXtas1s, the Gears of War collection might finally get its moment in the spotlight at the Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase in June. As the date nears, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation and perhaps a fresh cinematic trailer for Gears of War: E-Day, which would ideally include a sneak peek at the gameplay and an official release window.
