Xbox has started rolling out $5 gift cards to customers who participated in a qualifying pre-order promotion of Gears of War: E-Day.
The reward was part of a promotional offer available in select regions before the game's release. Alongside access to the open beta and cosmetic skins, eligible buyers were promised a gift card that they could redeem through their Xbox account.
Reports of the rewards arriving began circulating on October 13, 2026, after Spanish Xbox account Info Xbox shared evidence of the offer appearing in the account's Offers & Credits section.
But the rollout may not cover every region, as it is available in Spain, the United Kingdom, and France at the same time, and simply owning the game doesn’t guarantee you'll receive the credit.
Here's how to check your account and what to know before claiming the reward.
Emmanuel Umahi
1. Check Your Xbox Account for the Free Gift Card
The first thing to do is check whether Microsoft has added the reward to your account. You don't need to search through your purchase history or contact support immediately.
On your Xbox console, follow these steps:
- Open the Microsoft Store app.
- Navigate to the left-hand menu and select your gamertag at the top.
- Open the Profile submenu.
- Select Offers & Credits.
- Check the Active section for an available gift card offer and follow the instructions to claim it.
If the reward has reached your account, it should appear as an active offer that you can redeem.
Even though the process is pretty straightforward, timing matters. Xbox appears to be distributing the rewards in stages, so your account might not show anything yet, even if you participated in the original promotion.
If you don't see the gift card, check again over the coming days. You can also consult Info Xbox's original report for an example of what the offer looks like.
2. How Much Is the Gears of War: E-Day Gift Card Worth?
The reported reward is a $5 Microsoft Store prepaid gift card. According to Info Xbox, eligible customers can claim the credit through their Xbox profile's Offers & Credits section.
Once redeemed, the balance can be used for purchases within the Xbox and Microsoft Store ecosystem, subject to the applicable account and regional terms.
But there’s one important deadline to keep in mind. The reported offer states that the balance is available until January 11, 2027. Check the terms attached to your own reward to confirm its expiry date and any restrictions on how it can be spent.
The $5 credit is a relatively small reward, but it could help cover part of a future purchase, including eligible games or other digital content.
3. Who Is Eligible for the Free Xbox Gift Card?
Not every Gears of War: E-Day buyer is necessarily eligible for this offer.
The promotion was tied to a specific pre-order campaign that ran in certain countries such as Spain, the United Kingdom, and France. Customers who participated in that offer were promised a gift card alongside other promotional benefits, including open beta access and cosmetic skins.
According to the available report, the reward appears to apply to customers who purchased the Standard Edition or full Premium Edition within the eligible pre-order period.
The standalone Premium Upgrade is not reported to qualify. Buying that upgrade separately should not be confused with purchasing the full Premium Edition as part of the original promotion.
If you pre-ordered the game but cannot find the reward, check your original purchase details and the terms of the promotion. Your region, edition, and participation in the specific offer may determine whether you qualify.
4. Why Hasn't Your Gift Card Arrived Yet?
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