1. Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition (pre-made, available for pre-order now)

• Design: 3D-molded and laser-etched cracked asphalt surface with red cracks revealing the Crimson Omen underneath . Features blacked-out ABXY buttons with a transparent red X button, red triggers, transparent D-pad, black/red thumbsticks, and black leather-like back and side grips . A dark silver COG tag on the battery door reads "Never Fight Alone" .
• Pre-order date: August 12, 2026 .
• Release/ship date: September 30, 2026 .
• Availability: Microsoft Store, Amazon, and participating retailers worldwide .
• Where displayed: Both controllers will be shown publicly for the first time at gamescom 2026 .

2. Gears of War: E-Day Design Lab Edition (customizable, starting September 30)

• Design: Exclusive artwork by illustrator Luke Preece — a skull above crossed Lancers surrounded by additional skulls and battle-worn detailing .
• Customization: Available via Xbox Design Lab from September 30; you can customize triggers, D-pad, grips, and add personalized engraving .
• Availability: Xbox Design Lab only .

8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock — Gears of War: E-Day Edition

Xbox also partnered with 8BitDo on an officially licensed Ultimate Charging Dock matching the battle-worn E-Day aesthetic .

• Includes a rechargeable battery pack .
• Features magnetic alignment with drop-and-charge functionality .
• Built-in overcharge and overheating protection .
• Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers .
• Priced at $39.99 .

How the controllers tie into the game's launch

The controllers ship on September 30, 2026, giving fans a full week to gear up before Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6.

1. Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition (pre-made, available for pre-order now)

• Design: 3D-molded and laser-etched cracked asphalt surface with red cracks revealing the Crimson Omen underneath . Features blacked-out ABXY buttons with a transparent red X button, red triggers, transparent D-pad, black/red thumbsticks, and black leather-like back and side grips . A dark silver COG tag on the battery door reads "Never Fight Alone" .
• Pre-order date: August 12, 2026 .
• Release/ship date: September 30, 2026 .
• Availability: Microsoft Store, Amazon, and participating retailers worldwide .
• Where displayed: Both controllers will be shown publicly for the first time at gamescom 2026 .

2. Gears of War: E-Day Design Lab Edition (customizable, starting September 30)

• Design: Exclusive artwork by illustrator Luke Preece — a skull above crossed Lancers surrounded by additional skulls and battle-worn detailing .
• Customization: Available via Xbox Design Lab from September 30; you can customize triggers, D-pad, grips, and add personalized engraving .
• Availability: Xbox Design Lab only .

8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock — Gears of War: E-Day Edition

Xbox also partnered with 8BitDo on an officially licensed Ultimate Charging Dock matching the battle-worn E-Day aesthetic .

• Includes a rechargeable battery pack .
• Features magnetic alignment with drop-and-charge functionality .
• Built-in overcharge and overheating protection .
• Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One wireless controllers .
• Priced at $39.99 .

How the controllers tie into the game's launch

The controllers ship on September 30, 2026, giving fans a full week to gear up before Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6.