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The coalition tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of The Coalition, the Xbox Game Studios team behind the Gears of War franchise. Recent tagged content centers on Gears of War: E-Day, including its story director's layoff during Microsoft's latest Xbox cuts shortly after the game went gold, while its October 6 launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC remained on schedule. The thread reflects broader interest in how Xbox restructuring affects major first-party studios and what it means for players tracking release dates on console and PC.
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    Gears of War: E-Day Story Director Laid Off in Xbox Cuts Before Launch

    Juan Vaca, story director on Gears of War: E-Day, confirmed on September 22, 2026 that Microsoft had laid him off in its latest round of Xbox cuts. The news came five days after he celebrated the game going gold. Its launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC is still set for October 6. The layoff...