Gears of War E-Day review embargo set for October 1, 2026; Premium early access on October 2
The review embargo for Gears of War E-Day will lift on Thursday, October 1, 2026, ahead of the game's worldwide launch on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Full media reviews and critic impressions are scheduled to appear when the embargo ends.
Fans are already anticipating Gears of War E-Day and many are watching for its Metacritic score and whether it will contend for Game of the Year honors. The announced embargo date provides the first clear indication of when official critical assessments will be published.
The embargo is timed for 6:00 AM PT, which corresponds to 9:00 AM ET and 2:00 PM BST when reviews go live. “Expect reviews October 1st at 6:00 AM PT. pic.twitter.com/SM9uGaF3UB”
Players who have purchased the Premium Edition will receive early access beginning on October 2, 2026. Yes. Reviews will be published about one hour before early access begins, giving players time to read critic impressions before purchasing.
The release returns to the backstory of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago with an origin-story focus, and the franchise’s earlier entries earned strong critical marks; the first three games were highly praised and have earned Metacritic scores above 90.
The embargo lift falls five days before the official launch on October 6, 2026. Official reviews will be available from 6:00 AM PT on October 1, Premium Edition owners gain early access on October 2, and the full release arrives October 6; for further updates Khel Now Gaming can be followed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and via the Khel Now Android App, iOS App, Telegram and Whatsapp.
