Gears of War E-Day: A Prequel That Reeks of Brotherhood and Chaos

Gears of War E-Day is digging into the franchise's roots with a prequel that promises raw emotion and explosive action.

Set in Kalona over consecutive days, the game focuses on the Locust invasion's emotional and action-packed impact, particularly the bond between Marcus and Dom.

Matt Searcy, creative director of E-Day, emphasized the return to the original games' tone and atmosphere. He said:

"This is the story we were excited to tell and so the process has been super energizing."

The narrative structure of E-Day, set over consecutive days in Kalona, allows for a deep dive into the characters' emotional journeys. Searcy highlighted the importance of this setting:

"We want them to feel the loss of what was here: the history, the people, and the lives they were living."

With its focus on brotherhood and the chaos of the Locust invasion, E-Day aims to deliver one of the franchise's best stories:

"We think it has the potential to be one of the best stories in the Gears franchise..."