We sit down with Creative Director Matt Searcy and Art Director Aren Hamak at the Gears of War: E-Day event in Los Angeles to discuss bringing the franchise back to its darkest roots!
In this interview, the team behind Gears of War: E-Day breaks down:The Fall of Kalona:
- How the city evolves and crumbles as the outbreak unfolds.
- Marcus & Dom’s Origin: Exploring their relationship following the Pendulum Wars.
- Modernized Gameplay: Upgraded cover mechanics, new movement, and enhanced verticality built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. Horror Roots: Turning up the scare factor, gore, and terror of the Locust swarm.
- Bravo Squad & Lore: Introducing new characters and expanding on classic Gears lore with input from author Karen Traviss.
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