As an alternative of following up Gears 5 with a correct sequel, the franchise’s subsequent recreation goes again in time with Gears of War: E-Day. However that hasn’t stopped JD Fenix voice actor Liam McIntyre from sharing his story concepts for a possible Gears of War 6.
Posting on X, (*6*) that “there was a suggestion” that Gears developer The Coalition would make Gears 6, however the studio “wished to attempt one thing new.” Even so, McIntyre acknowledged that the forthcoming Gears of War: E-Day “appears to be like nice” and he cannot wait to play it. When prompted by a reply addressing the ending of Gears 5, McIntyre shared how he would strategy the story from there.
Spoilers for Gears 5 observe, if you do not know in regards to the ending over six years after its launch. Protagonist Kait Diaz is compelled to decide on between saving JD or her wingman Del Walker, with the opposite assembly a brutal demise by the hands of Swarm Queen Reyna. It is unclear which department is canon to Gears lore or how a sequel would accommodate participant decisions, however McIntyre’s “clear up” is making Del’s survival canon, the Swarm reviving and possessing JD, and a rogue Marcus Fenix having to face his zombie-fied son.
“However one way or the other you save him. Undecided how but. Or if it issues lol,” McIntyre wrote.
I’ve a clear up for that no matter what you select. Hoping that del is Canon, Marcus loses his thoughts and goes rogue, and also you study JD has form of been revived and managed by swarm, his dad has to battle him. However one way or the other you save him. Undecided how but.
Or if it issues lol. https://t.co/WHtTkertHe— liam (@Liam_J_McIntyre) April 1, 2026
It won’t be the right concept of find out how to observe up on Gears 5, which places the Gears saga in a dilemma, but it surely’s greater than something we have heard from builders. Former Gears boss Rod Fergusson acknowledged that he wrote a proposed plot synopsis for Gears 6 earlier than departing The Coalition, however he suspected that the studio “most likely threw that out.”
Microsoft and The Coalition have not proven something from Gears of War: E-Day since its 2024 reveal, however the recreation remains to be locked for a 2026 launch. In truth, it’s going to be the primary focus of its personal deep-dive Direct presentation following this 12 months’s Xbox Video games Showcase in June.
Whereas McIntyre is not anticipated to be in Gears of War: E-Day–by nature of that title being a prequel to the unique recreation and his character not being born yet–you’ll hear his voice because the eponymous character in Marvel’s Wolverine, which is ready for a September 15 launch date completely on PlayStation 5.