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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The gaming world was electrified by a surprise announcement from Xbox Games Showcase: the Gears of War franchise is back, and it's returning to where the nightmare began. The Coalition has officially revealed Gears of War: E-Day, a brand-new, main-series installment that will serve as a prequel to the entire saga.
Forget sequels; this is a full-blown origin story set 14 years before the events of the original game. E-Day will throw players directly into the chaos of Emergence Day—the cataclysmic moment the monstrous Locust Horde first erupted from beneath the ground, launching their brutal war against humanity.
The game brings back the iconic duo of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, but not as the hardened veterans we know. This is a story of them as younger men, witnessing the initial, unbridled horror of the invasion and fighting for survival on a world that is suddenly and violently collapsing around them.
In a move that sent chills down the spines of veteran fans, the reveal trailer featured a haunting, reimagined version of "Mad World," a direct and powerful nod to the legendary 2006 commercial that helped cement the original Gears of War as a cultural phenomenon. This prequel aims to capture that same dark, terrifying, and emotional tone.
Will Your PC Be Ready for E-Day?
Built using the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day is expected to be a visual powerhouse. While The Coalition has not yet released official system requirements, based on the engine and current industry standards, here’s a look at the estimated PC specs you might need to join the fight.
Minimum Estimated Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
Storage: SSD Recommended
Recommended Estimated Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB)
Storage: SSD Required
The game will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC. In a huge win for subscribers, it will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. With a focus on the gritty origins of the series' most beloved heroes, Gears of War: E-Day is shaping up to be a brutal, stunning, and deeply personal return to the franchise's roots.
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