The rookie among veterans

Lucas wanted to reach the front during the Pendulum Wars but never did. His confidence and hopes of glory distinguish him from Marcus, Dom and Mags, who enter E-Day with experience of human warfare.[2][3]

Experience is the contrast[3]
LucasMags
A communications officer without front-line experience.A former Gear with extensive combat experience.
Wants the chance to prove himself.Has returned to civilian refinery work in Kalona.

How Lucas joins Bravo

The four future Bravo members react together to Wretches emerging in the street, running into danger before they know each other. The August preview later shows them reporting at City Hall. Lucas and Mags both omit a next of kin during registration with Captain Akila Grey.[2][4]

Lucas is part of the campaign's core viewpoint, alongside Marcus, Dom and Mags. His entry focuses on the announced starting point; the squad's later outcomes belong to the campaign.[2]

Playing as Lucas

Can a co-op player choose Lucas immediately?

Yes. All four Bravo characters are available from the beginning of campaign co-op.[2]

Campaign preview

Is Lucas the single-player protagonist?

The August campaign preview follows Marcus in single-player, with Lucas and the other squadmates controlled by AI.[4]

See Campaign & Co-op for the online and split-screen limits before setting up a session.

Sources & further reading

  1. Gears of War: E-Day official game pageXbox
  2. Rebuilding BrotherhoodXbox Wire · June 7, 2026
  3. Gameplay reveal deep dive — Official Xbox PodcastXbox Wire · June 9, 2026
  4. E-Day campaign hands-onXbox Wire · August 25, 2026