Updated: October 2, 2026 
You can pre-order Gears of War E-Day today and claim all GoW E-Day bonuses right now. The game launches on October 6, 2026, on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. The Open Beta has already wrapped up, but if you pre-ordered for beta access, you also locked in your Gears of War E-Day pre-order bonuses for launch. There are three Gears of War E-Day editions to choose from, and Premium Edition buyers get early access starting October 1. Here is a list of all Gears of War E-Day editions and bonuses available.
Gears of War E-Day - All Editions
| Content | Standard | Premium | Collector's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Game | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exfil Dom Character Skin | Pre-order only | Pre-order only | Pre-order only |
| Exfil Weapon Skin Set | Pre-order only | Pre-order only | Pre-order only |
| Up to 5-Day Early Access | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack | No | Yes | Yes |
| Emergence Customization Pack | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4 Seasonal Customization Packs | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1000 Iron | No | Yes | Yes |
| 15-inch Marcus and Dom Diorama Statue | No | No | Yes |
| 1:1 Carlos Santiago COG Tags | No | No | Yes |
| Limited Edition Art Print | No | No | Yes |
| Custom SteelBook Case | No | No | Yes |
| Collector's Display Box | No | No | Yes |
| Thank-You Note from The Coalition | No | No | Yes |
| Price | $69.99 | $99.99 | $299.99 |
Gears of War E-Day Pre-Order Bonus
Pre-ordering any Gears of War E-Day edition before October 6, 2026 gets you the following at launch regardless of which version you buy:
- Legendary Exfil Dom Character Skin
- Legendary Exfil Weapon Skin Set
Digital pre-orders get automatic Open Beta access. Physical copy buyers received their Beta code from the retailer at the time of purchase. The Open Beta has now concluded but the skins still unlock at launch for anyone who pre-ordered.
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Gears of War E-Day Standard Edition ($69.99)
The base version of Gears of War E-Day with no extras beyond the pre-order bonus for those who ordered early. Available on Xbox Series X/S and Steam. Launches October 6, 2026.
Gears of War E-Day Premium Edition ($99.99)
The Premium Edition includes everything in the Standard Edition plus up to five days of early access starting October 1 and a substantial content package on top:
- Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack (campaign only)
- Emergence Customization Pack including:
- Death's Rendezvous Marcus Fenix Legendary Character Skin
- Bloodied Hunter Tai Kaliso Epic Character Skin
- Death's Rendezvous Legendary Character Pose
- We Must Improvise Legendary Character Pose
- Death's Rendezvous Legendary Weapon Skin Set
- Emergence Omen Rare Weapon Skin Set
- Emergence Omen Banner and Emblem
- Death's Rendezvous Icon
- Four additional Seasonal Customization Packs, each containing two character skins, two weapon skin sets, two poses, and one banner, emblem, and icon
- 1000 Iron premium in-game currency
Standard Edition owners can purchase the Premium content separately as an upgrade at any time.
Gears of War E-Day Collector's Edition ($299.99)
The Collector's Edition includes everything in the Premium Edition via a digital upgrade plus a full set of physical collectibles:
- 15-inch collectible diorama statue of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago (requires 3 AAA batteries, not included)
- 1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago's COG tags in metal zinc alloy and brass
- Limited Edition Art Print
- Luke Preece-designed Custom SteelBook Case
- Collector's Display Box
- Thank-You Note from The Coalition
- Campaign character themed in-game photo
- Physical disc for Xbox buyers or digital code for Steam buyers
The Collector's Edition ships and unlocks on October 1, 2026, ahead of the standard launch date, giving Collector's Edition buyers early access alongside the Premium Edition.
FAQs
Early access for Premium and Collector's Edition owners starts October 1, 2026, giving up to five days of play before the full launch on October 6.
Pre-ordering any edition before October 6, 2026, gets you the Legendary Exfil Dom Character Skin and the Legendary Exfil Weapon Skin Set at launch.
Yes. The Premium Edition content is available as a separate upgrade purchase for Standard Edition owners at any time after buying the base game.
Xbox buyers receive a physical disc with the Collector's Edition. Steam buyers receive a digital code instead.
