Microsoft says Gears prequel won't abandon Gears 4 and 5 stories
Jun 10, 2024 1:07 PMMicrosoft announced Gears of War: E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase, a prequel set 14 years before the first Gears of War game. Despite concerns from fans, Microsoft assures that they are not abandoning the stories from Gears 4 and Gears 5. The decision to focus on the iconic origin story of Emergence Day and the backgrounds of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago was driven by a compelling narrative opportunity. Gears 5 ended with a cliffhanger, but Microsoft insists that the ongoing storylines will continue in future games. The Coalition, the developer, is excited to explore different facets of the Gears universe with Gears of War: E-Day. The release window for the new game is yet to be announced.
Will Gears of War: E-Day continue the storylines from Gears 4 and Gears 5?No, Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel set before the first game in the series. However, Microsoft has confirmed that they are not abandoning the storylines from Gears 4 and Gears 5 and these will be continued in future titles.
The Gears of War series, developed by The Coalition and originally by Epic Games, is renowned for its intense third-person shooter gameplay and deep storytelling. The series focuses on the battle between humanity and the subterranean Locust Horde on the planet Sera. Gears 4 introduced a new generation of characters, while Gears 5 delved deeper into the personal journey of Kait Diaz as she uncovered her connection to the Locust Queen. The new prequel, Gears of War: E-Day, aims to explore the pivotal event known as Emergence Day, which marks the Locust's devastating attack on humanity.
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Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-06-10 14:06:03
Gears of War: E-Day sounds like an exciting dive back into the origins of the franchise, filling in the history fans have been curious about for years. It's reassuring to know that while we're exploring these new narratives, the cliffhangers from Gears 4 and 5 won't be left in the dust.
Sephiroth commented on: 2024-06-10 14:00:05
Bringing the spotlight back to Emergence Day and the origins of fan-favorites Marcus and Dom is a smart move that promises to deepen the Gears lore. While the cliffhangers from Gears 5 still linger, it's reassuring to know that we won't be left hanging permanently.
Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-06-10 13:54:03
Exploring Emergence Day with Gears of War: E-Day sounds like an epic idea, diving into the origins of iconic characters and events. While it's a bummer we're not getting a continuation of the Gears 5 cliffhanger just yet, it's great to hear those storylines aren't being forgotten.
