E-Day reveals pre-order bonuses and $300 Collector's Edition

Gears of War: E-Day has pulled back the curtain on its pre-order bonuses and its $300 Collector's Edition. Gears of War: E-Day was the headline game in the recent Xbox Games Showcase, with Microsoft showing off not only an extended game presentation to kick off the show, but a full-scale Direct dedicated to it afterwards.

Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel that sees fan favorites Marcus and Dom return as the two main playable characters. The game depicts the titular Emergence Day, which is when the Locust hordes first emerged from the ground and began wreaking havoc on the planet Sera. Gears of War: E-Day seems like it goes back to Gears of Wars' roots while pushing the franchise forward from a technical standpoint, and so it's generated quite a bit of hype as a result.

Gears of War: E-Day Pre-Order Bonuses

• Exfil Dom character skin

• Exfil weapon skin set

• Early Access Multiplayer Beta (August 6)

Those who look forward Gears of War: E-Day may have been sold by the Xbox Games Showcase game presentation and feel confident in pre-ordering. Anyone who pre-orders Gears of War: E-Day will get the Exfil Dom character skin, the Exfil Weapon skin, and early access to the multiplayer beta, which can jump in on August 6. Pre-order bonuses are available to anyone who pre-orders any version of the game, but those willing to spend more can grab the Collector's Edition.

What Comes in the Gears of War: E-Day Collector's Edition

• 15-inch collectible diorama statue of Marcus Fenix ​​and Dominic Santiago (requires 3 AAA batteries, not included)

• 1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago's COG tags made of metal zinc alloy and brass

• Photo in game

• Lithograph

• Thank you message from the coalition

• Luke Preece designed Custom SteelBook® case

• Collector's Display Packaging

• Gears of War: E-Day base game (Xbox customers will receive a physical disc, Steam customers will receive a digital code)

The Collector's Edition also includes the Gears of War: E-Day Premium Edition digital upgrade which includes up to 5 days of early access, the Bravo Squad Signature Weapon Pack, 1,000 Iron (premium in-game currency) and the Five Seasonal Customization Pack, starting with the Emergence Pack at launch (remaining packs will be available at release).

The Gears of War: E-Day The Collector's Edition costs a staggering $299.99 and is available to pre-order now from the Xbox Store. Gears of War: E-Day's Collector's Edition comes with a 15-inch statue of Marcus and Dom, a 1:1 scale replica of Carlos Santiago's COG tags, an in-game photo, lithograph, thank you message from developer The Coalition, a steel book case, Collector's Display Packaging, the base game (Xbox gets a disc, Steam gets a digital upgrade Premium 5 code, and Steam gets an early digital upgrade, Braday), Squad Signature Weapon Pack, 1 000 Iron (in-game currency) and five seasonal customization packs (Emergence Pack available at launch).

$299.99 is a lot to ask for a Collector's Edition, and the high price likely plays a big part in why Gears of War: E-Day's Collector's Edition has not sold out yet. Other Xbox Game Studios games Halo: Campaign Evolved's Collector's Edition sold out very quickly and it is unclear if more will be available later.

Something else that might play a role in why Gears of War: E-Day's Collector's Edition is still available is the fact that the game will not be released on PlayStation 5. Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PS5, but Gears of War: E-Day will be an Xbox console exclusive. Xbox made this decision as part of its attempt to rebuild its brand, but time will tell if it works. If Gears of War: E-Day is just as critically acclaimed and loved as the classic Gears of War game, it will surely be a big step in the right direction.