Gears of War: E-Dayis bringing the franchise back to the beginning, as developer The Coalition is set to put players in the shoes of Marcus Fenix on the fateful day the Locust Horde appeared on Sera. Until now, players have never had the chance to see Marcus and Dom in action on Emergence Day, which marks an exciting turn for the series. Even more exciting,Gears of War: E-Daynow has a co-developer on board.
In addition to The Coalition, developerPeople Can Fly will assist in bringingGears of War: E-Dayto life. People Can Fly is no stranger to action. 2011’sBulletstormbrought forth an incredibly fun and action-packed experience, but more importantly, People Can Fly has history withGears of War. The developer is responsible for the past spin-off,Gears of War: Judgment Day, proving thatGears of War: E-Dayis in capable hands.
People Can Fly Has Proven Before That it Can Craft a Stellar Prequel
Gears of War: Judgment Was a Shake-Up for the Franchise
Gears of War: Judgmentmay not have met the same heights asthe originalGears of Wartrilogy, but the prequel offers a compelling first-time look into post-Emergence Day Sera. The story follows Damon Baird, Augustus Cole, and the rest of their Kilo squad as they recount the events that have left them on trial for disobeying orders. It’s a fascinating new look into theGears of Warlore that has continued to be an underrated entry in the overall franchise.
Gears of War: E-Daywas announced at the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase.
So,Gears of War: E-Daymay not be the first prequel in the series, but it has plenty of interesting moments to draw from. Now thatPeople Can Fly is helping The Coalitionsteer the development ship, it raises questions about whether there will be clear connections toGears of War: Judgmentor not.
When it comes to the characters of Damon Baird and Augustus Cole, there is a possibility that they could be featured in some capacity. Of course, the duo doesn’t meet Marcus and Dom until much later. However,they join the COG Army on Emergence Day, setting the stage for their future in the franchise. Baird’s parents were even killed by the Locust Horde on Emergence Day, which could bringE-Daya compelling and emotional side story to follow. Having People Can Fly on board would give the studio and The Coalition the chance to collaborate on the story, with the former offering backstories they have created of the infamous event in order to keep continuity strong.
There has yet to be a release date confirmed forGears of War: E-Day, but considering that 2026 marks the first game’s 20th anniversary, that window may be a safe bet.
Having Extra Hands on Board Can Make E-Day That Much More Successful
A first-hand account of Emergence Day has yet to be fully showcased, makingGears of War: E-Daya tough project to develop. Over the years,Gears of Warshas remained a beloved series, and with Emergence Day being the most important moment in the franchise’s history, there are high expectations to meet.
WIth the prequel being developed by this duo,the future ofGears of War: E-Daylooks bright. As the year continues, there will hopefully be more insight given into the game, but until then, the wait to witness what Emergence Day was like for Marcus and Dom continues.
