Gears of War E-Day Pre-Order Bonus, Premium Edition, and Early Access Explained
Finally, Emergence Day!
We finally got a deeper look at Gears of War: E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase, where it was confirmed that the game will skip PS5. Here’s everything you need to know about its pre-order bonus content, what’s included in the Premium Edition, and how you can start playing a bit early.
Gears of War E-Day Pre-Order Bonus
If you pre-order Gears of War: E-Day, you will receive early access to the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta and unlock the Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Exfil Weapon Skin Set.
Gears of War E-Day Premium Edition
The Premium Edition for Gears of War: E-Day comes with the following content:
- Base Game.
- Up to 5-Days Early Access.
- Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack.
- Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (the remaining packs will be available as released).
- 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency).
Gears of War E-Day Collector’s Edition
There is also a physical collector’s edition for Gears of War: E-Day, which comes with the following goodies:
- 15-inch collectible diorama statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago (requires 3 AAA batteries, not included).
- 1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago’s COG tags made of metal zinc alloy and brass.
- In-game photo.
- Lithograph.
- Thank-You Note from The Coalition.
- Luke Preece designed Custom SteelBook Case.
- Collector’s Display Packaging.
- Gears of War: E-Day base game (Xbox customers will receive a physical disc, Steam customers will receive a digital code).
- Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition digital upgrade.
Here’s a trailer showcasing this special edition and everything that comes with it:
You can purchase this from the Xbox Game Studios Shop.
Gears of War E-Day Pricing
| Gears of War E-Day Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $69.99 |
| Premium Deluxe Edition | $99.99 |
| Premium Edition Upgrade | $30.00 |
You can pre-order the title from the links below:
| Platform | Store Link |
|---|---|
| PC | Steam |
| Xbox Series S|X | Microsoft Store |
How to Play Gears of War E-Day
If you pre-order the Premium Edition of Gears of War E-Day, you’ll also receive five days of early access, allowing you to start playing on October 1, 2026.
This does mean you’ll have to pay an additional $30, bringing the price to $100. Frankly, the main appeal of the Premium Edition is the early access; everything else isn’t exactly that appealing, as it’s a mix of cosmetics (some planned) and currency. It’s already a $70 title, and I don’t think paying an extra $30 is really worth it.
Is Gears of War E-Day Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Gears of War E-Day is coming to the Ultimate tier of Xbox Game Pass.
Gears of War E-Day System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (22H2, Build 19045.7291) | Windows 11 64-bit (25H2) or newer |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Intel Core i7-6850K Intel Core i5-10400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Intel Core i5-11600K |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 6600 / RX 9060, Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 / RTX 3060 Ti AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / RX 9060 XT, Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 130 GB available space | 130 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Windows-compatible audio device | Windows-compatible audio device |
| Additional Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Gears of War E-Day Release Date
Gears of War: E-Day is coming to PC via Steam and Xbox App, and Xbox Series S|X on October 6, 2026. If you buy the Premium Edition, however, you’ll be able to play on October 1, 2026.
Gears of War: E-Day is skipping PS5 and, according to Microsoft, will remain an Xbox exclusive. It’s still coming to PC via Steam, but if you were hoping to play more Gears on your PS5, you’re out of luck with this entry, at least. Several other upcoming Xbox Game Studios titles are still headed to PS5, but Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are the exceptions.
