Gears of War: E-Day is sold in three digital editions (Standard, Premium, and a digital Premium Upgrade path) plus a physical-leaning Collector's Edition. All pre-orders — any edition — include Open Beta early access and the Exfil cosmetic set at launch.
Edition Comparison
| Standard | Premium | Collector's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base game | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Price | $69.99 | $99.99 | Higher (store-dependent) |
| Early access | — | 5 days (from October 1) | 5 days (via included Premium upgrade) |
| Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| 1,000 Iron (premium currency) | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Seasonal Customization Packs | — | 5 (starting with Emergence Pack) | 5 |
| Physical collectibles | — | — | Statues, SteelBook, COG tags replica |
| Platforms | Xbox + PC | Xbox + PC | Xbox Series X (physical) / Steam (digital) |
What's in the Premium Edition
Per the official gearsofwar.com listing, the Premium Edition includes:
- The base game
- Up to 5-days early access — you can start playing October 1, 2026
- The Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack
- 1,000 Iron — the premium in-game currency
- Five Seasonal Customization Packs, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch
A digital Premium Edition Upgrade also exists for players who bought Standard first.
What's in the Collector's Edition
The Collector's Edition is sold as a physical box on Xbox Series X and a digital-flavored package on Steam. It includes:
- 15-inch diorama statues of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago
- A 1:1 replica of Carlos Santiago's COG tags — a nice lore touch, since Carlos's death is the emotional anchor of the story
- In-game photos, lithographs and a thank-you card from The Coalition
- A custom SteelBook case and collector's display packaging
- The base game plus the digital Premium Edition upgrade
What Every Pre-order Gets
Regardless of edition, pre-ordering grants:
- Early access to the Open Beta (the beta has now concluded — it ran August 6–10 and August 13–17, 2026)
- The Exfil Dom Legendary Character Skin and Exfil Legendary Weapon Skin Set, unlocked in-game at launch
Pricing Note
- The $69.99 / $99.99 prices are confirmed across store-linked coverage. Final regional pricing and Collector's Edition pricing should be verified on the Xbox and Steam store pages at purchase time — we flag this page for a re-check before launch.
Questions
What is the difference between Standard and Premium?
Five days of early access (October 1 vs October 6), the Bravo Squad weapon pack, 1,000 Iron, and five seasonal cosmetic packs.
Does the Collector's Edition include the Premium content?
Yes — it bundles the base game with the digital Premium Edition upgrade, plus the physical collectibles.
Are the seasonal packs cosmetics only?
The seasonal packs are described as customization packs; The Coalition has said the game will not sell paid pay-to-win items, and multiplayer roadmap content has been framed as largely earnable (see /wiki/wiki-seasons.html).