Gears of War E-Day review embargo date & timings
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The game is all set to launch on October 6, 2026
Fans are excited for the launch of Gears of War E-Day, scheduled for October 6, 2026, on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Many gamers and fans are already looking forward to the Metacritic score and whether it is GOTY material.
The review embargo date has been revealed and this gives us the first idea of when the official reviews will drop for the game. Let’s check out more details in this article.
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Review embargo date & timings
The Gears of War: E-Day review embargo will officially lift on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Media outlets and critics’ reviews will be out with their full views and impressions of the game.
This is five days before the official launch. At the same time, players who have purchased the Premium Edition will get early access starting on October 2, 2026.
Here are the review embargo timings for the game based on different regions:
| Time Zone | Review Goes Live |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:00 AM – October 1 |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:00 AM – October 1 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:00 AM – October 1 |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | 10:00 AM – October 1 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 2:00 PM – October 1 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 3:00 PM – October 1 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 9:00 PM – October 1 |
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | 10:00 PM – October 1 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 10:00 PM – October 1 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 11:00 PM – October 1 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 1:00 AM – October 2 |
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Conclusion
One of the most iconic and successful Xbox franchises is back once again and fans are really excited to experience Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago’s origin story.
The first three games were highly praised and have earned Metacritic scores above 90. What score will this new title get? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
When does the Gears of War E-Day review embargo end?
The review embargo lifts on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with reviews going live at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM BST.
When does Gears of War: E-Day release?
The game launches worldwide on October 6, 2026, while Premium Edition owners can begin playing through early access on October 2.
Will reviews be available before early access?
Yes. Reviews will be published about one hour before early access begins, giving players time to read critic impressions before purchasing.
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