On this page, you can find the complete list of campaign missions and acts featured in Gears of War: E-Day, the newest chapter of the Gears of War series, released on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

The story is set fourteen years before the events of the original Gears of War, following Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they face the first emergence of the Locust Horde on Emergence Day.

Gears of War E-Day Campaign Missions List and Acts:

The Gears of War E-Day campaign story is divided into 5 Acts. Below, you can find the complete list of missions for each Act:

  • Prologue
  • Act 1:
    • Chapter 1: Emergence
    • Chapter 2: Survival of the Fittest
    • Chapter 3: A Gear in Need
    • Chapter 4: Back in the Fold
  • Act 2:
    • Chapter 1: Bravo Squad
    • Chapter 2: Hold the Line
    • Chapter 3: No Gear Left Behind
    • Chapter 4: Flyboys
    • Chapter 5: Overrun
  • Act 3:
    • Chapter 1: Stranded
    • Chapter 2: Enemy Lines
    • Chapter 3: Last Foothold
    • Chapter 4: The Convoy
    • Chapter 5: Desperate Times
    • Chapter 6: Desperate Measures
  • Act 4:
    • Chapter 1: Hope and Run
    • Chapter 2: Technical Difficulties
    • Chapter 3: Tough as Nails
    • Chapter 4: Signals
    • Chapter 5: Paths Diverge
    • Chapter 6: Critical Failure
  • Act 5:
    • Chapter 1: One Problem at a Time
    • Chapter 2: Ghost Town
    • Chapter 3: Storm Clouds
    • Chapter 4: Resolute
    • Chapter 5: The Fall of Kalona
  • Epilogue

You can experience the Gears of War origin story campaign solo, in split-screen co-op with a friend, or alongside up to four players online.

Gears of War E-Day Campaign Playable Characters:

You can play through the campaign as one of 4 protagonists: the original duo, Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, alongside Bravo Squad members Lucas Reyes and Mags Carter.

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Marcus Fenix
Dominic Santiago
Dominic Santiago
Mags
Mags Carter
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Lucas Reyes

Is the Gears of War E-Day Campaign Co-Op?

Gears of War: E-Day supports single-player, 2-player local split-screen co-op on consoles, and online co-op for up to 4 players.

How Long Is the Gears of War: E-Day Campaign?

It takes about 15 hours to complete Gears of War: E-Day on a single-player playthrough on Normal difficulty.

How to play the Gears of War E-Day Campaign Early Access

Players who purchase the Premium Edition of Gears of War E-Day can enjoy up to 5 days of Early Access, starting October 1, 2026. The game will be available to all other players on October 6, 2026.

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For more on Gears of War E-Day, check out the full list of Multiplayer Maps, Weapons, and Characters.


Gears of War: E-Day was released on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. Stay tuned to this page; we'll update it as soon as we have new information about the Gears of War E-Day campaign.

Are you excited for the return of Gears of War? Which was your favorite campaign from the Gears of War series? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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