Marcus and Dom stand together as the Locust invasion tears through the city

THE UNOFFICIAL COMMUNITY WIKI

GEARS OF WARE-DAY WIKI

The world you knew ends here.
Your field guide to the day it all began.

Available now worldwide.Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC & Steam.Release & editions

Before they became legends.

The soldiers at the heart of Emergence Day.

All characters

COG soldier

Marcus Fenix

The soldier behind the legend.

COG soldier

Dominic Santiago

A brotherhood forged in the fire.

Your next objective.

A build, a new look, or the thing you walked past.

All player guides

COG squads fighting together in Horde Siege

01 / FIELD GUIDE

Find your place in the squad

Compare four classes, tactical gear and mods.

Blast Damage Mags and the August beta cosmetic rewards

02 / FIELD GUIDE

Work toward your next skin

Follow the unlock route before spending currency.

The cafe landmark shown in a DayOne campaign gameplay screenshot

03 / FIELD GUIDE

Leave fewer secrets behind

Find collectible routes and check each act's totals.

KNOW YOUR ARSENAL

An old friend.
A new beginning.

Meet the weapons of E-Day, from the iconic Lancer to the close-range Gnasher.

Explore weapons

Assault rifle

Lancer

Close-range shotgun

Gnasher

Precision rifle

Longshot

The ruined streets and ornate buildings of Kalona’s historic district

Every war
has a beginning.

Fourteen years before Gears of War, the ground opens. Discover the world, the city, and the day that changed everything.

Explore the lore

From the source.

Official briefings from Xbox and The Coalition.

Official news

OCT 6, 2026Xbox Wire

Worldwide launch: tips for your first night

OCT 1, 2026Xbox Wire / The Coalition

Early access begins: the launch briefing

SEP 30, 2026The Coalition

Season 1 and the changes arriving at launch

There’s more to uncover.

93 entries. Five categories. One place to start.

Browse the full wiki