From IGN · Michael Cripe · · 1m 10s
Gears of War E-Day Devs Proud of Xbox Exclusive Status
The Coalition developers say they're proud to be Xbox's main title as Microsoft pushes exclusivity.
In brief
The Coalition developers say they're proud to be Xbox's main title as Microsoft pushes exclusivity. The Coalition developers express pride in Gears of War: E-Day's status as an Xbox exclusive amid Microsoft's focus on exclusive games. Originally reported by IGN.
The Coalition developers
The Coalition developers say they are proud to be one of Xbox's main titles amid Microsoft's focus on exclusivity.
“It's part of Xbox's DNA.”
Gears of War: E-Day status
Gears of War: E-Day is a console exclusive that was once available on PlayStation consoles after Gears of War: Reloaded released in August 2025.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Gears of War: E-Day would only be on Xbox Series X/S and PC at the 2026 Games Showcase.
Microsoft's exclusive push
Microsoft promised to never release Xbox exclusive titles on rival platforms following the Games Showcase 2026 announcements.
Gears of War: E-Day launch
Gears of War: E-Day launched in early access for Premium Edition players on PC and Xbox Series X/S on October 1, 2026.
Post-launch developments
The game's story director was laid off one week before launch, and The Coalition is bracing for additional layoffs.
The headline
The Coalition developers express pride in Gears of War: E-Day's status as an Xbox exclusive amid Microsoft's focus on exclusive games.
