Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Series X vs Series S Comparison Revealed
New gameplay footage compares Gears of War: E-Day on Xbox Series X and Series S, with Digital Foundry calling it a landmark showcase for Unreal Engine 5 despite some rocky performance.
Ever wondered how Gears of War: E-Day holds up on both Xbox Series X and Series S? The review embargo just lifted, and we finally have raw gameplay footage from both consoles. Spoiler: it's a visual treat, but there are some bumps along the way.
According to Digital Foundry's big tech deep dive, Gears: E-Day "serves as a landmark showcase for Unreal Engine 5's expanding capabilities." They even call it "one of the best-looking Unreal titles ever." That's high praise for a series known for its gritty, detailed worlds.
But it's not all smooth sailing. The analysis notes that performance can be occasionally "rocky" on both systems. So while the game looks stunning, you might notice some frame drops or hiccups during intense action.
The comparison footage comes from numerous sources, giving us a clear look at how the Series X and Series S versions stack up. Naturally, the Series X pushes higher fidelity, but the Series S still holds its own thanks to Unreal Engine 5's scalability.
For now, the full deep dive is available on purexbox.com, where you can see the side-by-side comparisons for yourself. If you're planning to pick up Gears: E-Day, this is worth a watch before you decide which console to play it on.
What do you think? Will you be playing on Series X or Series S? Let us know in the comments!
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