https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gears-of-war-e-day-reportedly-cost-500-million-to-make-amid-claims-it-has-sold-just-400-000-copiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gears-of-war-e-day-reportedly-cost-500-million-to-make-amid-claims-it-has-sold-just-400-000-copieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gears-of-war-e-day-reportedly-cost-500-million-to-make-amid-claims-it-has-sold-just-400-000-copies#u181305Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:10:04 +0000Gears of War: E-Day required a budget of $500 million to develop, according to reports citing Bloomberg information. Despite the massive half-billion dollar investment, the title has allegedly sold just over 400,000 copies across console and PC. In comparison, reports indicate the game sold 62,000 copies on Xbox against 1.7 million players on Game Pass. Industry observers note the release highlights ongoing challenges for Xbox exclusives in the multiplatform era, contrasting with platform-moving rivals like PlayStation's Wolverine.Why it mattersThe massive development expense and low trad