# Gears of War: E-Day, Cancelled Last-Minute for PS5, May Have Cost Half a Billion to Make

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gears-of-war-e-day-cancelled-last-minute-for-ps5-may-have-cost-half-a-billion-to-make/
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T23:28:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Push Square
- Original article: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/gears-of-war-e-day-cancelled-last-minute-for-ps5-may-have-cost-half-a-billion-to-make
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Reports put development costs at about $500 million.
- Microsoft reportedly cancelled an almost-complete PS5 version.
- Sales forecasts suggest most players may use Game Pass.

## Summary

Reports suggest *Gears of War: E-Day* may have cost about $500 million to develop, making Microsoft’s reported cancellation of an almost-finished PS5 version a costly decision. The figure has been corroborated by industry reporters, though the exact budget and how it was allocated remain uncertain.

Alinea Analytics reportedly forecast around 311,000 sales, with most players expected to use Xbox Game Pass; another report put full-price sales at about 230,000. The article says those estimates raise questions about whether PS5 sales could have recouped the cost, while noting that game-budget rumours can be unreliable and that the reported figures may include work beyond this game.

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