Is Gears of War: E-Day Releasing on PS5?

Gears of War: E-Day promotional artwork featuring soldiers in combat gear, standing in front of a dark, ominous background with monstrous shadows and a fiery ground.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

Gears of War: E-Day promotional artwork featuring soldiers in combat gear, standing in front of a dark, ominous background with monstrous shadows and a fiery ground.
  • Primary Subject: Gears of War: E-Day
  • Key Update: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma officially confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive, following reports that a planned PS5 port was scrapped at the last minute.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 8, 2026
  • Quick Answer: No, Gears of War: E-Day will not release on the PS5; it is a strict Xbox console exclusive launching day one on Game Pass.

The Gears of War: E-Day Direct happened in tandem with this year's Xbox Games Showcase, giving players a deeper look at what to expect.

Not only were fans treated to new gameplay and insights, but they also got a release date. However, many were left confused about whether Gears of War: E-Day would be available on other platforms, such as the PS5.

Will the game get a multi-platform release? Here's what we know.

Will Gears of War: E-Day Release On PS5?

No, Gears of War: E-Day will not come out on the PS5.

Four armored characters stand in a dimly lit workshop, each holding a weapon and dressed in similar futuristic gear.
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Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Initially, Gears of War: E-Day was planned to have a PS5 port. However, on June 6, Giant Bomb's Jeff Grub claimed that the PS5 port was supposedly canceled at the last minute.

READ MORE: Gears of War: E-Day First Gameplay Revealed, Coming Exclusively to Xbox and PC

During Giant Bomb @ Nite Day 2, he told viewers on his stream, “Gears of War: E-Day was gonna be on PS5. It’s not anymore. That just happened. That is a decision that just got made.”

This was later confirmed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, after Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated the title would be an Xbox console exclusive. This has come as a surprise, as early rumors and retailer placeholders claimed the game would get a PS5 release.

A futuristic battlefield scene with two soldiers in combat, one leaping while firing a weapon and the other crouched behind debris, with explosions and chaos in the background.
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Credit: Xbox Game Studios

This decision was likely made to promote more Xbox-exclusive titles, showing the company's focus on creating exclusive content.

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If you're a PC gamer, you'll be able to play Gears of War: E-Day on launch day, as it will be a day-one release on Game Pass. It will also be released on Steam.

But if you're on PS5 and looking forward to Gears of War: E-Day, you might want to consider getting an Xbox (or at least Game Pass on your PC).

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