Published: November 12, 2026 
This guide covers the Gears of War: E-Day Season 2 events, rewards, and schedule. Season 2 follows Season 1: Emergence and is a celebration of the franchise’s 20th anniversary. The Coalition has confirmed the start date and a few headline items, and we will update this page as more is announced. Here is everything we know so far about GoW: E-Day Season 2 called Legacy, release date, rewards, and full roadmap ahead.
Gears of War: E-Day Season 2 Legacy Schedule
Season 2 is called Legacy, and The Coalition describes it as a celebration of the series’ greatest hits. It brings back fan-favorite maps, modes, and multiplayer skins from earlier Gears of War games. The Coalition has not named the maps or modes yet.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Season 1: Emergence ends | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Season 2: Legacy starts | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| Season 2 ends | Not announced |
The original Gears of War launched on Xbox 360 in November 2006, and The Coalition is marking 20 years with a two-week event before Season 2 starts. It is the “20 Years of Gears” event from the Season 1 lineup. Every E-Day player gets RAAM, the Locust general from the first game, as a multiplayer character for free. You only need to log in to claim him.
Limited-Time Modes
The classic Wingman game mode is expected to arrive in Season 2; however, it has not been confirmed yet.
Gears of War: E-Day Season 2 Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Season Name | Legacy |
| Theme | Fan-favorite maps, modes and multiplayer skins from earlier Gears games |
| Headline Skin | Solemn Memories Dom, a reimagined Dom based on the suit he wears in his famous photo with Maria in Gears of War 2 |
| Free Gift | RAAM as a multiplayer character for every E-Day player |
| Ranked, Weekly Challenges and Shop | Not announced yet |
| Battle Pass or Bundles | Not announced yet |
Rumored Season 2 Content (Unconfirmed)
The following comes from community videos and leaks, not from The Coalition. Treat it as rumor until it is confirmed.
- Wingman mode: The classic mode is said to be returning.
- COG skins: Baird, Cole, Hoffman, and the Carmine brothers are expected, along with the confirmed Solemn Memories Dom.
- Locust skins: Scourge, Germad, Myrah, and a younger E-Day version of RAAM called Conqueror Uzil RAAM are expected.
- Input delay: An update around the season is said to cut input delay by 50%.
Gears of War: E-Day Seasons Roadmap
After Season 2, here is the full roadmap as it stands:
| Season | Name |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | Emergence |
| Season 2 | Legacy |
| Season 3 | Infiltration |
| Season 4 | Pendulum |
| Season 5 | Devotion |
Season 2 is shaping up as a nostalgia season, with free RAAM, two new modes, and a Dom skin that fans of Gears of War 2 will recognize right away. What are you most excited for?
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FAQs
Season 2 starts on December 1, 2026, the same day Season 1 ends.
It is called Legacy, and it celebrates the 20th anniversary of Gears of War with fan-favorite maps, modes and skins from earlier games.
Log in during the 20th anniversary event. Every E-Day player gets RAAM as a multiplayer character.
