Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6
Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut takes top spot globally
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What is Gears of War: E-Day?
Gears of War: E-Day is a game released on Xbox in 2026
What are the sales rankings of Gears of War: E-Day, Halo, and Forza Horizon 6?
Gears of War: E-Day topped Halo but fell short of Forza Horizon 6's sales
What is notable about Gears of War: E-Day's launch?
Gears of War: E-Day is 2026's second-largest Xbox launch
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- Primary Driver: Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut takes top spot globally
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According to TrueAchievements, the game's debut topped Halo, but it fell short of Forza Horizon 6's sales. TrueAchievements' report highlights the game's strong performance, but also notes that Forza Horizon 6 remains the best-selling game on Xbox.
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Who reported it (7)
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The Gears Of War E-Day London Event Was A BlastYahoo · 1d ago
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Gears Of War: E-Day Drew More Players Than Fortnite And Minecraft Last WeekOpenCritic · 1d ago
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Gears of War E-Day ReviewPCMag Middle East · 1d ago
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Gears of War: E-Day launch errors and official fixesNotebookcheck · 1d ago
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Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox debut tops Halo, can't surpass Forza Horizon 6TrueAchievements · 1d ago
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