Rumor Alert: Possible PlayStation 5 Release for Gears of War: E-Day
A recent job posting by The Coalition, the development studio responsible for the iconic Gears of War franchise, hints at speculation online about the series possibly branching out to platforms beyond its longtime home on Xbox and PC.
The position in question, for a Senior Online Client Engineer, mentions explicitly working on the Gears of War series and includes duties suggesting major online functionalities and perhaps even cross-platform play capabilities.
Discovered on Microsoft’s career portal, this listing is the catalyst for rumors suggesting an unprecedented leap for the franchise to Sony’s PlayStation 5. This would be a historical move for a series that has been exclusively available on Microsoft platforms since its inception.
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What the Listing Suggests
While the job advertisement does not mention the PlayStation 5 or any specific platforms by name, indicating “new and existing platforms” alongside a franchise as symbiotic with Xbox as Gears of War is raising some curious eyebrows.
This has led to speculation that Microsoft and The Coalition might be considering a more inclusive future for the Gears of War saga, particularly with the speculated Gears of War: E-Day title.
Awaiting Confirmation
Since taking the reins of the Gears of War legacy from Epic Games in 2014, Vancouver’s The Coalition has yet to officially address these rumors.
Despite the excitement, let me remind you it’s just a rumor and you should for confirmation directly from The Coalition.
However, if these speculations are true, it could beat long-standing norms around console exclusivity, with far-reaching implications for Gears of War.
So far, requests for comment from both The Coalition and Microsoft regarding this job listing have remained unanswered amid high speculation online.
Final Thoughts
While official confirmation is still pending, the mere possibility of a Gears of War title making its way to PlayStation platforms has the rumor mill churning. Should these speculations be confirmed, it would signify a bold step forward in cross-platform gaming and a historic moment for the franchise.
