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KINGY FIELD MANUAL / E-DAY

Gears of War:
E-Day.

E-Day is here.
Get your squad together.

Clear answers. A plan for your next session.
Your progress, ready when you return.

Plan a session
Marcus and Dom stand together as Kalona burns in official E-Day artwork
OFFICIAL ARTWORK / XBOX · THE COALITION
RELEASED06 OCT
PREMIUM ACCESS BEGAN01 OCT
PRE-INSTALL OPENED29 SEP
2026 · 15:00 UTC
See the launch schedule →

01 / FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

What brings you here?

01YOUR FIRST SESSION

Start your first session.

Check your platform, setup and squad before joining a game.

02PLAYING TOGETHER

Check your setup.

Campaign capacity, console split-screen and the questions to resolve.

03PC SETUP

Check your installation.

PC requirements, supported shader delivery and what to record if setup fails.

02 / BRING A PLAN

One squad.
Fewer surprises.

Check your group’s setup, turn the launch schedule into your local time, and keep a checklist for the things that matter.

Open your companion ↗
01

Will this setup work?Player count, platform and local or online play.

02

When can we begin?Check the published unlock schedule.

03

Where did we leave off?Preparation and campaign milestones saved on this device.

No account needed. Export your record whenever you want.

03 / THE BRIEFINGS

Start with the launch essentials.

12 focused guides · 11 reference records

01 / First session

Start here

Choose a way to play, agree a start time and prepare your squad.

02 / Co-op

Play with friends

Separate campaign capacity, couch co-op and multiplayer match size.

03 / Launch

PC preparation

Check the PC specification chart and whether Advanced Shader Delivery applies to your setup.

04 / Multiplayer

Horde Siege

Understand the launch balance changes before deciding when to leave Rookie.

05 / Multiplayer

Choose a mode

Match the announced mode format to the experience your group wants.

06 / Launch

Release times

The published unlock schedule, with a timezone converter in the planner.

07 / Launch

Editions & access

Compare the access dates and separate the game from optional extras.

08 / Combat

Combat essentials

What the developer has announced, and what to practice when you can play.

09 / Combat

Weapons

Compare named weapons by described behavior, not invented damage numbers.

10 / Combat

Equipment & upgrades

An attributed preview of equipment systems, with practical testing questions.

11 / Campaign

Campaign objectives

Track published objective categories without revealing story achievements.

12 / Launch

Platforms

Separate platform availability, ownership and multiplayer compatibility.