Gears of War Future: Faster Releases After E-Day, But Layoff…

Players can expect a shorter wait for the next Gears game, but the layoffs at The Coalition highlight ongoing instability in the industry that could affect future development.

Players can expect a shorter wait for the next Gears game, but the layoffs at The Coalition highlight ongoing instability in the industry that could affect future development.

Key points - Gears of War: E-Day ends a seven-year gap since Gears 5, the series' longest hiatus. - The Coalition studio head Mike Crump says the next game will not take nearly as long. - Crump told the BBC that E-Day sets a great foundation for the series' future. - Reports ahead of launch indicated fears of Microsoft layoffs, part of 3,200 planned job cuts. - The game's story director was laid off just before E-Day's launch.

Timeline - 2019: Gears 5 releases, ending a three-year gap since Gears 4. - June 2024: Gears of War: E-Day is announced. - 2026: Gears of War: E-Day launches, ending the seven-year hiatus. - End of fiscal year: Microsoft plans 3,200 job cuts, with layoffs feared at The Coalition.

FAQ

Q: When is the next Gears of War game coming out? A: No release date has been announced, but studio head Mike Crump says it won't take nearly as long as the seven-year gap between Gears 5 and E-Day.

Q: Will the next Gears resolve the Gears 5 cliffhanger? A: It's likely, as Gears 5 ended on a major cliffhanger and E-Day is a prequel. The next game is expected to continue the main story.

Q: Did Microsoft lay off staff at The Coalition? A: Reports ahead of E-Day's launch feared layoffs as part of Microsoft's 3,200 job cuts. The game's story director was laid off just before launch.