# 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.
- Title: Gears of War E-Day Devs Proud of Xbox Exclusive Status · IGN
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: gears of war, e-day, the coalition, xbox, microsoft, exclusive games, xbox series x/s, gaming, entertainment, Gears, War, Devs
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/gears-of-war-e-day-devs-proud-to-be-one-of-xboxs-main-titles-amid-newfound-focus-on-exclusivity
- Author: Michael Cripe
- Published: 2026-10-03T19:45:42.903+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gears of war, e-day, the coalition, xbox, microsoft, exclusive games, xbox series x/s, pc, gaming, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Coalition developers express pride in Gears of War: E-Day's status as an Xbox exclusive amid Microsoft's focus on exclusive games.