Ahead of the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase, many assumed Gears of War: E-Day would also be coming to PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox Series X/S and PC – prior messaging pointed toward such a release, as did the release of Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5. But, during the showcase, Xbox revealed that Gears of War: E-Day would be an Xbox console exclusive, launching on Xbox Series X/S and PC on October 6. In the days since that announcement, a lot of confusion has arisen from the decision.