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Gears of War: E-Day - How Long to Beat the Campaign?

This is how long the campaign might take you to complete.

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By Henry MedranoEsports Editor

  • Primary Subject: Gears of War: E-Day
  • Key Update: Many outlets estimate that the Gears of War: E-Day campaign takes less than 30 hours to complete.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 2, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The Gears of War: E-Day campaign takes between 20 and 25 hours to complete.

Gears of War: E-Day is now available due to its early access period, which will be followed by the official launch on October 6. The game brings players back to one of the franchise's most important moments, Emergence Day.

This is when the subterranean race, Locust Horde, initiates a full-scale assault on the surface. The event also marks the start of the Locust War, resulting in the extinction of 25% of the human population.

For those who plan to complete the story before switching to multiplayer, here is everything we know about the campaign's length.

How Long to Beat Gears of War: E-Day?

Although the length can vary depending on what type of player you are, many outlets estimate that the Gears of War: E-Day campaign takes between 20 and 25 hours to complete.

Completionist players will normally take longer than the estimates, especially if they are trying to find any secrets and complete all the challenges.

If the numbers stand once more people complete the story, this would put E-Day as the longest campaign in the franchise, taking longer to complete than Gears of War 5. The fifth installment is estimated to take around 15 hours, while other entries circle the 10-hour mark.

Gears of War: E-Day Mission List

The E-Day campaign is divided into five acts, each one with a different number of missions. Here is the complete mission list for the prequel:

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  • Act 1
    • Emergence
    • Survival of the Fittest
    • A Gear in Need
    • Back in the Fold
  • Act 2
    • Bravo Squad
    • Hold the Line
    • No Gear Left Behind
    • Flyboys
    • Overrun
  • Act 3
    • Stranded
    • Enemy Lines
    • Last Foothold
    • The Convoy
    • Desperate Times
    • Desperate Measures
  • Act 4
    • Hope and Ruin
    • Technical Difficulties
    • Tough As Nails
    • Signals
    • Paths Diverge
    • Critical Failure
  • Act 5
    • One Problem at a Time
    • Ghost Town
    • Storm Clouds
    • Resolute
    • The Fall of Kalona

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Gears of War: E-Day is now available exclusively for Xbox Series X|S and PC through the Microsoft Store or Steam.

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