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AGears of War: E-Daydev has commented on whether the upcoming prequel is set to feature a multiplayer mode.Gears of War: E-Dayis considered to be the next mainline game in the series, the rest of which have made multiplayer a mandatory part of the experience.
The announcement ofGears of War: E-Daycame as a huge surprise. Many expected the next release to be one of two things: a continuation ofGears 5’s story, or aGearscollection featuring the first three games. Neither came to fruition. Instead, players were shownGears of War: E-Day, which takes the series back to the very beginning of the Locust War, featuring fan favorites Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago. In the time since, The Coalition has confirmed thatGears of War 6isn’t being abandoned, and its story will eventually be concluded despiteE-Daycoming first.
In aninterview with Windows Central, The Coalition’s Creative Director Matt Searcy was asked about the possibility of multiplayer returning toGears of War: E-Day. After all, it has been a staple of the franchise since its inception, but it wasn’t featured atGears of War: E-Day’s reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase. “I would say, this is the next mainlineGearsgame.Gearshas a pretty clear DNA for gameplay modes, so you can probably anticipate where we’ll be going withE-Day,” Searcy claimed.
While not a direct answer, the implication is certainly thatGears of War: E-Daywill feature some form of multiplayer, although what form that takes remains to be seen. It could be competitive Versus modes, which have been the backbone of the series since its inception. It will likely also include aGears of WarHorde mode, which sees players take on waves of enemies in high-octane action. With no release window currently locked forGears of War: E-Day, there’s plenty of time yet for The Coalition to discuss multiplayer in detail.
Gearshas a pretty clear DNA for gameplay modes, so you can probably anticipate where we’ll be going withE-Day.
Overall,Gears of War: E-Dayis a really cool idea for a title. It was unexpected for sure, but it makes total sense in hindsight. Early comments from the developer are promising, too, with it claimed thatGears of War: E-Dayis bringing horror back to the franchise. Slowly, this element of the franchise has been tuned down, but it was a huge part of the original game’s tone. It’ll be interesting to see if The Coalition can deliver on some big promises for the upcoming prequel.
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The Story of E-DayFourteen years before Gears of War, war heroes Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago return home to face a new nightmare: the Locust Horde. These subterranean monsters, grotesque and relentless, erupt from below, laying siege on humanity itself. New FoundationsBuilt from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers unprecedented graphical fidelity.
