The Coalition's surprising purge of the Gears of War YouTube and Twitch channels has left fans reeling. The channels, once brimming with classic trailers, developer streams, and esports highlights, are now virtually empty, leaving only the recent Gears of War: E-Day reveal trailer and a 2020 fan video. This drastic action follows the highly anticipated announcement of Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set fourteen years before the original game.
Gears of War: E-Day, slated for a 2025 release, aims for a near-reboot, revisiting the franchise's horror roots with Marcus and Dom during Emergence Day. The game's recent promotion within Gears 5 further fueled anticipation.
The removal of the extensive video archive has disappointed longtime fans. Many cherished the channel's collection of early trailers, considered among the best in gaming history—a legacy subtly referenced in the E-Day trailer itself. The prevailing theory suggests The Coalition's channel cleansing is a deliberate attempt to emphasize a fresh start for the franchise.
While the videos might be archived rather than deleted, their current inaccessibility forces fans to search for them across various YouTube channels. While game trailers are widely available, finding developer streams and esports content will prove more challenging. The Coalition's decision, though unexpected, underscores the ambition of their prequel and its intent to redefine the Gears of War experience.
