Updates and Patches
The Coalition releases October 5 patch for Gears of War: E-Day
A new update for Gears of War: E-Day addresses stability, multiplayer connectivity, and specific mission bugs in the campaign and Horde Siege modes.
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Xbox
Gears of War: E-Day Receives Major Stability Patch Before Global Launch
Gears of War: E-Day has received a large stability and performance patch ahead of its global launch, addressing online issues, campaign bugs, and Horde Siege problems.
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Xbox
Gears of War: E-Day Launches This Week on Xbox and PC as Prequel to Series
The Coalition's latest entry returns to Emergence Day with familiar cover combat and new lore for Dominic Santiago, though it leaves Gears 5's cliffhanger unresolved.
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Xbox
Gears of War: E-Day Interview Reveals Development Pressures Behind The Coalition's Locust-Focused Prequel
The Coalition's Matt Searcy and Pax Lyle discuss the challenges of building Gears of War: E-Day, a Locust-focused prequel now in early access.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
Microsoft expands Advanced Shader Delivery to Nvidia and Intel GPUs
Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery service will support Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm GPUs later in October to reduce shader compilation stutter.
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Game Releases and Announcements
October 2026 Gaming Releases Pack a Crowded Month Before Grand Theft Auto 6
With GTA 6 launching in November, publishers have loaded October with major releases spanning action, RPG, horror, and racing genres. Dynasty Warriors 3 remaster, Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition, Ace Combat 8, and a dozen other titles compete for player
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Game Releases and Announcements
Gears of War E-Day launches October 1 for early access players, October 6 for everyone else
The new Gears of War prequel arrives on Xbox and PC with a staggered release schedule. Early access begins October 1 at 3pm UTC for pre-order customers, while the full release follows October 6.
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Game Releases and Announcements
Xbox and Prince St. Pizza Launch Limited-Edition Emergence Pie for Gears of War: E-Day
A new collaboration between Xbox and Prince St. Pizza brings an exclusive pizza to U.S. and Canadian locations ahead of Gears of War: E-Day's October 6 launch. Purchases unlock in-game rewards.
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Xbox
October 2026 Xbox releases bring Gears of War origin story, Castlevania sequel, and major franchises
More than 50 new games arrive on Xbox in October 2026, headlined by Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Planet Zoo 2. The month also features Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Final Fantasy Resonance, and a Toy Story classic games
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Game Releases and Announcements
Five Major Games Arrive in October 2026 Across All Platforms
October brings a diverse lineup of releases including Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Phantom Blade Zero. Games span action, flight combat, horror, military shooters, and
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Xbox
Gears of War: E-Day Review Embargo Lifts October 1, Five Days Before Launch
Reviews for Gears of War: E-Day will go live October 1 at 6 AM PT, ahead of the game's early access launch on October 2 and full release on October 6.
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Xbox
Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, and Ace Combat 8 lead Xbox's week of September 28 to October 2
Xbox releases a major lineup across the week, headlined by Minecraft Dungeons II on September 28, Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition on October 1, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on October 2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered arrives September 29 as
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