E-Day Reprising Marcus and Dom's cast is perfect

Gears of War: E-Day has been one of the most exciting announcements this year, as another story in the beloved franchise will be told. A new chapter is exciting enough, but the latest confirmation that Marcus and Dom's voice actors are returning means we can Gears of War: E-Day so much more exciting. Not only is it exciting for longtime fans, but it's also a strong choice on developer The Coalition's part.

It had been a long time since the first one Gears of War the game was released. Since its launch in 2006, the franchise has grown into an iconic series filled with plenty of nostalgia as well. The Microsoft exclusive brought to life a fascinating world, following the planet Sera's battle against the Locust Horde, a dangerous underground race. Franchise favorites Marcus Fenix ​​and Dom Santiago served as the first main characters in the series, and seeing them 14 years before the events of the first game is compelling. With John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro reprising these roles, Gears of War: E-Day may now feel even more nostalgic and meaningful than originally expected.

Gears of War: E-Day is Keeping the Heart of the Franchise Alive and Well

A younger Marcus and Dom could have been handled much more differently

Since the game takes place 14 years before the first title, Gears of War: E-Day plans to showcase a version of Marcus and Dom that fans haven't had the chance to see in the games. Over a decade younger and less experienced, the long-awaited prequel could have easily cast younger voice actors to portray the two soldiers. Although the game was revealed over the summer, not much is known about the project, and this confirmation of the cast has been one of the most significant pieces for Gears of War: E-Day puzzle yet. While the story is rather mysterious, the information slowly starting to trickle out hopefully points to a bigger reveal on the horizon.

Gears of War: E-Day
was developed using Unreal Engine 5.

Do fanservice the right way

Sometimes fan service can feel gimmicky, but in this case, Marcus and Dom keep having the same voice actors bring them to life in a new chapter that keeps the heart of the franchise beating. Going the obvious route of casting younger actors can be just too much of a stretch for many longtime fans. Even worse, going that route with casting could have ignited serious controversy for the project. Staying true to the characters in the characters Gears of War: E-Day is a promising sign that The Coalition is taking a lot of care in how this prequel is approached.

The voice of Marcus, John DiMaggio, is known for his work as
Futurama
s Bender and
Adventure time
is Jake the Dog.

More Gears of War: E-Day news will hopefully arrive before the end of the year

Ending the year with a bang

After the June 2024 reveal, many players have been eagerly awaiting more in-game footage. A prequel that puts Marcus and Dom back in the spotlight could signal a new era for Gears of War franchise, making the desire for gameplay and story gems even stronger. Whether it's at the upcoming Game Awards or a completely separate reveal, those hungry for more news will hopefully get their wishes fulfilled before 2024 comes to a close. Although an official release date has yet to be announced, there is a lot of hope for 2025. Ultimately, a 2026 release date may be more likely, but there is always room for surprises.

As speculation about Gears of War: E-Day continues, it will be exciting to see what the game's story and gameplay actually have in store. While The Coalition isn't ending the year with a new update, the confirmation that John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro have returned their voice talents is exciting.