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Xbox lays off Gears of War: E-Day's story director barely two weeks before the game's launch - Eurogamer.net

Publisher description: Gears of War: E-Day story director Juan Vaca announced he was included in yesterday's Xbox cuts, which resulted in widespread layoffs and studio consolidation.

NewsAPI | Sep 23, 2026 | Connor Makar

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The story director for Gears of War: E-Day has been laid off as part of yesterday's Xbox cuts, barely two weeks before the game he's worked on for more than four years is released. Juan Vaca, who joined Gears of War: E-Day developer Coalition in 2022, announced he had been laid off from the company on LinkedIn last night. If your team needs a director/storyteller please reach out. " Here's the Gears of War: E-Day story trailer.

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