The Coalition's surprising purge of the official Gears of War YouTube and Twitch channels has left fans reeling. The channels, once brimming with classic trailers, developer streams, and esports highlights, are now almost entirely empty, leaving only the recent Gears of War: E-Day reveal trailer and a 2020 fan video. This drastic action comes shortly after the highly anticipated announcement of Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set fourteen years before the original game.
Gears of War: E-Day, slated for a 2025 release, aims to reboot the franchise, revisiting the origins of Marcus and Dom on Emergence Day. The Coalition's in-game promotion within Gears 5 further fueled excitement for E-Day's imminent arrival.
The near-complete deletion of the channel's content has sparked speculation. Many believe this is a strategic move to emphasize a fresh start for the franchise, effectively erasing the past from official online platforms. The nostalgic value of the deleted videos, particularly the critically acclaimed original Gears of War trailer, is not lost on fans. The E-Day trailer’s subtle homage to the original, using Gary Jules’ “Mad World” during Dom’s appearance, only highlights this.
While the videos may be archived rather than permanently deleted, their current inaccessibility forces fans to search for them across various corners of YouTube. While game trailers are readily available, locating developer streams and esports archives will prove more challenging. The Coalition's decision, while unexpected, certainly generates intrigue surrounding the upcoming E-Day release.
