Wish List for Returning Weapons on E-Day

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So, get this, in 2026, which feels like a sci-fi future when you think about it, there’s gonna be a new twist in the Gears of War universe. It’s called Gears of War: E-Day. Now, if you’re like me, trying to keep track of game timelines is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, but basically, this one is set fourteen years before the first game and—hang on—forty-two years before Gears 5. We’re talking ancient history in Gears terms. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago are front and center as they watch the crazy chaos of the Locust invasion on, yep, Emergence Day.

Speaking of which, the ROC is trying to pull the old “let’s dive into the beginning” move again with Gears of War: Reloaded—a remaster of the first game. It’s like they’re hoping we’ll all magically forget we played it a million times already. And yet, what the heck is going on with E-Day? Seems like everyone’s scratching their heads over this one.

The only peek we’ve gotten is a lone trailer—it’s a bit mysterious, like the Mona Lisa of game trailers, if that makes any sense. This teaser shows Marcus Fenix going head-to-head with a Locust Drone as their horde invades some city called Kalona. Remember the Retro Lancer? That beauty’s back, The Coalition gave us that much to chew on. But hold up, with this being way back in the timeline, some of those fancy weapons from the later games are probably MIA.

Anyway, let’s dream a bit—what weapons really deserve a spot in E-Day’s campaign and multiplayer? Can’t be the only one who’s thought about this, right?

Okay, getting into the nitty-gritty. COG weapons: These babies were the lifeblood in every Gears game. I mean, how could you forget the Pendulum Wars? The COG against the Union of Independent Republics—frankly, it’s all a blur, but it’s crucial backdrop. Here’s what should pop back up in E-Day, assuming the devs aren’t cruel: that sweet Mark 2 Lancer, the satisfying boom of the Gnasher Shotgun, and a couple others like the MX8 Snub Pistol, maybe a Bolo Grenade for spice, and don’t forget the Longshot Sniper Rifle. Classics, all of them. Makes sense to include ’em, given the COG’s prime time during Emergence Day.

And then there’s the Locust—those dudes were busy underground thirty years before Emergence Day. The Hollow, they called it. Their personal hideout to forge weapons and fight off some Imulsion-mutated Lambents. If E-Day’s going for authenticity, it better include Locust gear like the Hammerburst, Boltok, and Boomshot. And if you’ve ever wielded a Torque Bow… mesmerizing.

Oh, but the UIR stuff could get its moment too! Those guys got a little spotlight starting with Gears of War: Judgment. So, imagine if E-Day throws in a mission featuring some UIR action—perhaps Marcus tussling with UIR remnants, or even better, a scenario with UIR versus Locust. Gives me chills just thinking about it.

Point is, Gears of War: E-Day has the stage set for some epic firepower and nostalgia. I guess we’ll see what surprises they have in store. The wait is on, folks. Until then, keep that trigger finger steady.

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