A former developer recently revealed that Gears of War 6 would have marked a significant shift in the franchise's direction, taking players away from the familiar planet Sera and into the unknown expanse of the galaxy. As one of Xbox's cornerstone franchises, Gears of War has maintained a loyal fan base since its debut in 2006, but the series has been noticeably absent from the current generation of gaming consoles. The most recent installment, Gears 5, was released in 2019 to mixed reactions, leaving fans eagerly awaiting news of a new entry.

However, it seems that developer The Coalition had other plans. Instead of working on Gears 6, the studio has been secretly developing Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the original game that returns players to the stories of iconic characters Dom and Marcus. This unexpected move has reignited excitement among fans, and it appears to be a savvy decision by The Coalition.

According to Rod Fergusson, former head of The Coalition, Gears 6 would have utilized abandoned UIR space technology to transport players to a new planet, introducing fresh challenges and dangers. While the plan was not to create a Mass Effect-style experience with intergalactic travel, the idea of exploring uncharted territories was certainly an intriguing one. Given the series' long-standing absence from extraterrestrial exploration, this new direction could have breathed fresh life into the franchise.

Fergusson shared his insight on the original plan for Gears 6, saying: "The original plan was to go for Gears 6: move away from planet Sera and discover the rest of the Solar System." However, the studio ultimately decided against this direction, instead opting to revisit the series' roots with Gears of War: E-Day.

The fate of Gears 6 remains uncertain, but Fergusson expressed his surprise at the direction taken by The Coalition. Moreover, the canonical ending of Gears 5 remains unresolved, as the game's multiple endings left fans split. With no clear timeline or direction, the possibilities for Gears 6 remain endless, and fans can only speculate about the future of the franchise.

One thing is certain, however: if Gears 6 were to happen, it would likely bring about a welcome change of pace for the series. While its reception would be uncertain, the idea of shaking things up and taking players on a new intergalactic journey is undoubtedly compelling. As fans eagerly await the release of Gears of War: E-Day, which is still likely a few years away, they can't help but wonder what the future holds for Gears 6. Will it see the light of day, or will The Coalition choose to pursue a new direction? Only time will tell.