Gears of War Judgment and Outriders developer Folks Can Fly has revealed that it’s co-developing Gears of War: E-Day with Microsoft’s studio The Coalition. Folks Can Fly beforehand led the event of the spin-off Gears of War Judgment again in 2013.
“Returning to collaborate on the subsequent chapter of this legendary saga is each a privilege and an thrilling alternative to construct upon the extreme, visceral motion and wealthy storytelling that followers have come to like,” mentioned Folks Can Fly CEO Sebastian Wojciechowski in a statement. “We’re deeply grateful for our companions’ belief and assist on this journey.”
Back in 2023, Folks Can Fly introduced it was engaged on Undertaking Maverick, which was on the time an unannounced AAA sport with Microsoft. Whereas unconfirmed, it is doubtless that Gears of War: E-Day is Undertaking Maverick. Folks Can Fly additionally lately let go of 120 workers, in addition to scaled down Undertaking Bifrost and suspended Undertaking Victoria.
Gear of War: E-Day is a prequel set 14 years previous to the occasions of first sport. It follows unique protagonists Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they arrive residence to seek out the Locust horde ravaging in all places. The sport will convey again their unique voice actors.
Gears of War: E-Day was revealed at Summer season Recreation Fest 2024 and can launch on PC and Xbox Sequence X|S. It is also reportedly set for a 2025 release.