The highly anticipated prequel, Gears of War: E-Day, has detailed its global release schedule and preload information for players eager to experience the war's beginning. The game is set to launch on October 1 for early access and October 6 for general release, with specific times varying by region.
Early Access Launch Times
Players who have pre-ordered Gears of War: E-Day or are accessing it via Game Pass can begin playing on Thursday, October 1. The early access window opens at 11 a.m. EDT in North America. This translates to 8 a.m. PDT on the west coast of North America, 12 p.m. BRT in Brazil, 4 p.m. BST in the United Kingdom, and 5 p.m. CEST in western Europe. Those in Japan will see the game unlock at 12 a.m. JST on Friday, October 2, while players on the east coast of Australia can expect to start at 1 a.m. AEST on October 2.
Standard Release Times
For all other players, the official launch of Gears of War: E-Day is set for Tuesday, October 6, also at 11 a.m. EDT. The regional rollout for the standard release mirrors the early access schedule, with the west coast of North America at 8 a.m. PDT, Brazil at 12 p.m. BRT, the UK at 4 p.m. BST, and western Europe at 5 p.m. CEST. Japan's standard release is at 12 a.m. JST on Wednesday, October 7, and the east coast of Australia at 1 a.m. AET on October 7.
Preload Availability
Preloading for Gears of War: E-Day is currently available on all platforms for those who have pre-ordered. This includes Windows PC via the Xbox app or Steam, and Xbox Series X/S. Players can find the game in their respective digital libraries and initiate the download. The game requires a substantial 115 GB of storage space, so ensure sufficient room is available on your system before beginning the preload process.