Analyst Argues Gears of War: E-Day Shouldn't Have Been Cancelled on PS5 After 'Soft' Steam Pre-Orders

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   Analyst Argues Gears of War: E-Day Should Have Launched on PS5

   An industry analyst argues that Xbox should not have cancelled the PlayStation 5 port of Gears of War: E-Day, pointing to soft Steam pre-orders and the revenue limitations of day-one Game Pass releases. The title requires a monstrous 115GB install space on Xbox platforms. Early access pre-order bonuses began on October 1, and the worldwide launch is scheduled for October 6. Review coverage has begun to surface following the lifting of the embargo. Critics have noted various aspects of the single-player campaign, including collectibles with loud audio cues and a mix of positive and mixed verdicts.

   Why it matters

   Xbox has recently reinvested in exclusive games, but industry commentary suggests this strategy presents financial challenges when combined with day-one subscription models. The title serves as a prequel in the franchise, introducing campaign changes and new weapons. Analysts point out that platform exclusivity restricts potential revenue streams at a time when traditional sales models face headwinds from subscription services.

   What is confirmed

   • The worldwide launch for Gears of War: E-Day is set for October 6, following early access pre-order bonuses that started on October 1.
   • Gears of War: E-Day requires a 115GB install size on Xbox.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Some reviews describe the campaign as repetitive, awarding it a three-out-of-five score.

   What to watch next

   • Official sales and player metrics following the October 6 worldwide launch
   • Any official announcements regarding a potential future PlayStation 5 port
   Sources used for this update (15)

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   2. Pure Xbox — Gears Of War E-Day Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC
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   7. ixbt.games — Following Insomniac Games' Legacy: Gears of War: E-Day Will Be Full of Collectibles That Are Impossible to Miss Due to Loud Audio Cues
   8. Notebookcheck — 3/5 Gears of War: E-Day review leaks before release date, calling campaign repetitive
   9. www.ign.com — Biggest Changes In the Gears of War: E-Day Campaign
   10. www.gamesradar.com — When is Gears of War E-Day release time? | GamesRadar+
   11. www.windowscentral.com — Gears of War: E-Day will eat your Xbox's storage: Here’s how much space it will take, how you can add m....
   12. www.cbr.com — “Shouldn’t Have Canceled That PlayStation Port ... - CBR
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