Gears of War: E-Day Skips PS5 – Creator Cliff Bleszinski Says Xbox is Steering the Ship Right!

The gaming world has been buzzing ever since the massive reveal of Gears of War: E-Day, and one detail has truly set tongues wagging across Pakistan and beyond: it’s launching exclusively on Xbox consoles and PC, completely bypassing the PlayStation 5. This news came as a surprise to many, especially given recent discussions around Xbox’s potential multiplatform strategy for some of its titles. However, the legendary mind behind the original Gears of War series believes this is exactly the right move for Microsoft’s gaming division.

Yes, we’re talking about none other than Cliff Bleszinski, the iconic creator who brought the chainsaw-lancer goodness into our lives. Bleszinski has voiced his strong support for Xbox’s decision to keep Gears of War: E-Day as a platform exclusive. According to him, this is a clear sign that Xbox is “steering the ‘ship’ back in the right direction.”

For a while, there’s been a lot of speculation and debate about where Xbox is headed, especially concerning which games would remain exclusive and which might jump to other consoles. With high-profile titles like Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves making their way to PlayStation, some gamers wondered if console exclusivity was becoming a thing of the past for Xbox’s biggest franchises. But the E-Day announcement seems to put those doubts to rest, at least for their cornerstone series.

Bleszinski’s endorsement carries significant weight. As someone who helped build the franchise from the ground up and understood the importance of a strong first-party lineup, his take suggests that solid exclusives are crucial for a console’s identity and success. Keeping a highly anticipated prequel like Gears of War: E-Day firmly within the Xbox ecosystem could very well be the power play needed to reassure fans and attract new players to the platform.

So, while PS5 owners might be a little disappointed they won’t be able to experience the origin story of the Locust War, Xbox fans have every reason to be excited. It looks like Xbox is indeed doubling down on its flagship titles, and the creator of one of its most beloved series is all for it. What do you think about this move?