Despite reports and a video takedown, Gears of War: E-Day devs insist Xbox "never changed" plans for a PS5 release - because it never announced one
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- Gears of War: E-Day was showcased extensively during the Xbox Games Showcase, highlighting gameplay and campaign details, but its exclusivity to Xbox consoles was confirmed early on, ruling out a PlayStation 5 release.
- Although a PEGI rating briefly appeared for a PS5 version, Xbox removed promotional material featuring the PS5 logo, indicating the decision to keep the game Xbox-exclusive was finalized late in development.
- Developers from The Coalition clarified that the game was never officially planned or announced for PS5, emphasizing that making Gears an Xbox exclusive aligns with the franchise’s identity and Xbox’s flagship titles.
- Despite concerns about a smaller player base due to the lack of a PS5 release, the team expressed confidence that the Xbox and PC audience is sufficient for multiplayer matchmaking and cross-play features.
- Gears of War: E-Day will launch on October 6th for PC and Xbox Series X/S, with more multiplayer and co-op details to be revealed closer to release.