Gears of War: E-Day is the newest entry in the Gears of War franchise, transporting fans back to the series inciting event. Announced during the Xbox Showcase in June 2024, the titles first teaser trailer introduced fans to a young Marcus and Dom, as they bore witness to the destruction wrought by the Locust emergence on Sera. Over the years, the Gears of War franchise has shifted away from the events that resulted from E-Day, focusing instead on new characters, enemies, and overarching lore. However, the next entry takes the series back to its roots and explores the catalyst for the original storyline. While developer The Coalition may be tempted to inject fresh elements into the series most infamous day to differentiate it from past titles, Gears of War: E-Day doesn't need to reinvent the wheel with its story.