The Xbox strategy would have changed: Gears of War: E-Day would not be released on PS5

A known insider claims that Gears of War: E-Day will no longer arrive on PS5.

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Just hours away from the Xbox Games Showcase, rumors surrounding Gears of War: E-Day continue to grow. Since Microsoft adopted a more open strategy with some of its games and confirmed the arrival of Gears of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5, many players assumed that the new installment in the series would follow the same path.

However, new information shared by one of the industry’s most well-known insiders points in the opposite direction. According to this source, the project was initially planned for PS5 at some point in its development, but that decision has recently changed.

A rumor claims that Gears of War: E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive once again

The information comes from journalist and insider Jeff Grubb, who during an appearance on a Giant Bomb podcast stated that Gears of War: E-Day is no longer planned for release on PlayStation 5.

According to his statements, the game was initially headed for a multi-platform strategy, but Microsoft has modified its plans in recent dates. If this scenario unfolds, the new title from The Coalition will arrive exclusively on Xbox Series and PC.

This rumor also coincides with recent statements from Xbox’s new management, which has hinted that the policy on exclusives could be revised in certain cases. Some fans have interpreted that a franchise as important as Gears of War could once again play a key role in the brand’s own catalog.

In any case, it’s essential to remember that there is no official confirmation from Microsoft or The Coalition. All the information comes from unofficial sources and should be taken with the usual caution until the company speaks out.

The wait, however, will be short. The Xbox Games Showcase and the subsequent event dedicated to Gears of War: E-Day could finally clear up any doubts about the chosen platforms for the game and confirm whether the return to the series’ origins will remain an Xbox console exclusive or if it will eventually arrive on other systems.