Gears of War: E-Day has drawn significant criticism on X, with many early access players expressing frustration over the game's narrative that portrays women as superior to men. Other players have pointed out that even in terms of technical details, the current Gears of War fails to measure up to its classic predecessors.
On social media, players have compared Gears of War 2 from 18 years ago with Gears of War: E-Day. In Gears of War 2, shooting or throwing objects above water triggered realistic water reactions. In contrast, Gears of War: E-Day, set for release in 2026 with a higher budget and greater technical capabilities, surprisingly lacks these small details when tested by players.
Players joked: The water effects budget was spent on codes of conduct and LGTV flags.
