A recent leak has got the grapevine buzzing with speculation about Gears of War: E-Day making its debut in 2026, while a Gears of War collection is likely to hit the shelves a bit earlier, in 2025. Set to be a prequel, Gears of War: E-Day was unveiled in last June’s Xbox game showcase, captivating fans with a cinematic trailer packed with nostalgia and heartfelt moments. It promises to delve into the story of Marcus Fenix and his close camaraderie with the beloved COG, Dom Santiago. Although the trailer didn’t provide a release window then, whispers in the industry hinted at a late 2025 launch initially.
Long before the official hint of Gears of War: E-Day in 2024, people have been speculating about a remastered anthology, akin to Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Over the past year, subtle hints and rumors have been circulating, suggesting such a collection is in the pipeline. A notable moment came when Steve Jablonsky, the composer for Gears of War 2 and 3, updated soundtrack thumbnails on YouTube with The Coalition’s logo. This move spurred further chatter about a possible Gears collection, especially after Xbox chief Phil Spencer took a nostalgic trip back to the earlier Gears games earlier this year.
Adding fuel to the fire, a well-known Spanish leaker, eXtas1s, recently uploaded a YouTube video claiming Gears of War: E-Day is now set for a 2026 release, contrary to previous rumors of a 2025 launch. He suggests that a Gears of War collection will likely be revealed at Xbox’s June showcase, with a release following later in 2025 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Given eXtas1s’s accurate predicts of Forza Horizon 5’s PlayStation 5 release, this claim carries some weight.
Releasing the Gears of War collection on PS5 seems like a strategic move, inviting a wider audience to get to know the characters before Gears of War: E-Day takes them back in time. Fans have been speculating whether this collection will include remastered versions of Gears of War 2 and 3 alongside the 2015 Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. The inclusion of the 2013 spinoff, Gears of War: Judgment, or even the newer Kait Diaz-led sequels, remains a mystery.
According to eXtas1s, we might see an official unveiling of the Gears of War collection at the June Summer Game Fest showcase, with dates to be confirmed soon. A surprise Gears of War: E-Day trailer is anticipated, hopefully giving fans a glimpse of the gameplay and a clearer release timeline.
