Gears 5 is an ambitious entry to the storied Xbox series, but the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day can build on its predecessor’s introduction of “open-world” levels in a meaningful way. E-Day‘s official announcement trailer premiered at the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase and came as something of a surprise, as many expected a Gears of War 6 reveal. E-Day is instead a prequel focused on Marcus and Dom during Emergence Day, depicting the catastrophic beginning of the Locust War, 14 years before the events of the series’ original game.