Summary

Xbox is celebrating the upcoming release of 'Gears of War: E-Day' with two new limited edition controllersThe lineup includes a textured emergence hole design and a customizable Design Lab option featuring Luke Preece's artBoth accessories will be showcased at Gamescom on August 25 ahead of their respective fall launches

Xbox has officially announced the launch of two new limited-edition controllers arriving alongside the highly anticipated console exclusive, Gears of War: E-Day. Designed to commemorate the return of the iconic franchise, the collection offers fans immersive hardware inspired by the game’s gritty atmosphere.

Leading the announcement is a 3D-molded, laser-etched standard Xbox controller, which takes visual cues from the franchise's infamous emergence holes. The design features cracked asphalt textures, transparent red elements on the D-pad and face buttons, and matching red triggers. To complete the setup, an accompanying 8BitDo charging dock is also available, designed to power the peripheral during downtime.

The second option is a specialized Xbox Design Lab gamepad, set to launch on September 30. This version features exclusive Lancer artwork by heavy metal illustrator Luke Preece, offering a sleek, graphic-forward aesthetic. While the Design Lab edition allows for further customization of triggers and buttons, it trades the 3D-molded asphalt texture of the standard version for a clean, bespoke canvas. Both controllers are scheduled to be displayed at Gamescom on August 25.

The 3D-molded Gears of War: E-Day controller is available for pre-order now, with the Design Lab version following on September 30 and the game title launching October 6, 2026.

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