Gears of War: E-Day Delayed Until 2026?

It appears that the latest installment in the Gears of War franchise will not be hitting shelves until 2026. According to Xboxera Gears of War E-Day is currently scheduled for a 2026 release, with a day one release on PS5 and PC alongside the Xbox S/X. E-Day is set a decade before the events of Gears of War 1 and will feature both Marcus and Dom. Could E-Day reignite the Gears franchise?