The Xbox Games Showcase brought a slew of exciting announcements, but one revelation caught fans off guard: Gears of War: E-Day is now an Xbox console exclusive. This declaration has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with many pointing to prior indications that the game might also release on PlayStation 5.

According to reports from reputable sources, including The Verge and Bloomberg, there were indeed discussions about bringing Gears of War: E-Day to the PS5. However, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma allegedly made a last-minute decision to secure the game as an exclusive title for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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  • Xbox has denied claims of a last-minute decision, stating that the information was simply limited to a small internal group.
  • Despite this, evidence such as a PEGI rating for the game on PS5 and a Walmart listing for a PS5 version have surfaced, fueling speculation about the game's initial release plans.
  • The Coalition, the developer behind Gears of War: E-Day, has stated that they never publicly discussed releasing the game on any platform other than Xbox and PC.
  • The game is now set to launch on October 6, exclusively for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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