Xbox Doubles Down On Gears Of War: E-Day Exclusivity, Saying It Was Never Discussed For PS5 Despite Evidence Pointing To Otherwise
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Key Points:
- Gears of War: E-Day will launch exclusively on Xbox Series X/S and PC on October 6, with no official release planned for PlayStation 5, as confirmed by Xbox during the 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase.
- Despite prior indications and listings suggesting a PS5 version, including PEGI ratings and a Walmart listing, Xbox denies any last-minute decision to make the game exclusive, stating the news was always intended to be limited internally before the showcase.
- Developers at The Coalition have stated they never discussed a PS5 release and view the exclusivity as fitting for a flagship Xbox title.
- Conflicting reports persist, with some insiders claiming a nearly finished PS5 version exists, but official Xbox messaging maintains the game is an Xbox console exclusive.