https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dire-estimated-gears-of-war-e-day-sales-raise-queries-about-last-minute-ps5-cancellationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dire-estimated-gears-of-war-e-day-sales-raise-queries-about-last-minute-ps5-cancellationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dire-estimated-gears-of-war-e-day-sales-raise-queries-about-last-minute-ps5-cancellation#u130215Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:36:09 +0000Gears of War: E-Day sold an estimated 230,000 copies, though Xbox Game Pass players generated 130% more revenue than Steam sales. Analysis from Alinea Analytics indicates the game had a weak start, with 1.7 million players accessing the title via Game Pass to reach roughly $37 million in total revenue. While reviews were positive, analysts warn that the day-one Game Pass release is cannibalizing premium sales. These figures have led to industry questions regarding Microsoft's exclusivity strategy and the reported cancellation of a PlayStation 5 version.Why it mattersThe title is a prequel