Gears of War: E-Day is set to transport the franchise back to its inciting event, once again placing fans in the shoes of Marcus Phoenix. Announced during the Xbox Showcase in June 2024, the titles first teaser introduced a younger Marcus and Dom, as they clashed with enemies on E-Day, the day that the Locust Horde emerged and laid siege to Sera. The Locust have been a focal point of the Gears of War series since its first title. Recent entries have seen bigger, bolder, and tougher variations of the Locust join the fight, as the series heroes grow more capable of overcoming the Horde. However, Gears of War: E-Day presents a unique opportunity to re-introduce the original Locust in a new light. With the titles heroes caught in a battle with a then-unknown enemy, Gears of War: E-Day is the perfect excuse to make the Locust Horde tougher than ever.