“Well well well”: Huge Gears of War: E-Day Hints at PlayStation 5 Release
Can a job listing from The Coalition mean that its beloved franchise is set to make its debut on PlayStation? Gears of War fans seem delighted at the prospect.
In a time when game studios are looking to get as many players purchasing and playing their titles as possible, console exclusivity has become a hot topic of debate. Although Sony has seen a lot of success with exclusives on its successive iterations of the PlayStation over many years, the same cannot be said for the last two generations of Xbox.
That may be the reason for a recent job listing from The Coalition, a first-party studio working under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella on its iconic Gears of War franchise. Although past versions of the game have been exclusive to the Xbox, the studio may be looking to switch things up with Gears of War: E-Day, an upcoming release announced in June this year.
Gears of War Has Been a Great Hit on Xbox
Gears of War was last properly seen in 2019, following the story of Kait Diaz as she attempted to trace the origins of the series’ main antagonist, the Locust Horde. Released for Windows, Xbox One, and the current-gen Xbox Series X/S, Gears 5 garnered positive reviews from critics and players alike.
The Coalition also supported other studios like 343 Industries on the development of Halo Infinite and announced the new Gears of War: E-Day despite several layoffs by Microsoft that adversely affected the studio’s headcount. Its credentials as a studio that has delivered great titles time and time again have been well-established.
Gears of War: E-Day Potentially Welcomes PlayStation Fans Into the Fold
The listing in question from The Coalition looks for a Senior Online Client Engineer with a preferred qualification highlighting experience with Xbox Live, PSN, Steam, and other platforms.
While Xbox Live and Steam are no surprises, the inclusion of PSN has raised a few eyebrows, prompting speculation about whether Gears of War: E-Day is indeed coming to the PlayStation 5.
Player responses to the post showcase just how popular the franchise is among Xbox players, and how attentive fans have been when it was announced.
Other responses to the post were quite wholesome, showcasing how players might have different consoles but continue to enjoy playing together whenever they get the chance.
However, some players are not as optimistic, preferring caution over excitement until further details are revealed.
Another player echoed the sentiment that making popular games available on all possible platforms is a win for the gaming community as a whole.
While Gears of War fans will have to wait and see if the beloved franchise makes its debut on the PlayStation with its latest installment, it’s clear that bringing more players into the fold for such a popular title would be a huge win for Microsoft at a time when it clearly needs one.
