A closer look at “Gears of War: E-Day Devs Debunk 20-Year-Old Fan Theory About Why Gears Are So Jacked”, exactly as the source publishes it. The Gears of War franchise has long been known for its impossibly muscular soldiers, leading fans to speculate for two decades about the in-universe reason behind their hulking physiques. Now, the team behind the upcoming prequel Gears of War: E-Day has officially addressed the theory in a new interview, putting the long-running debate to rest.
Creative Director Matt Searcy and other developers explained that the Gears' massive size is not the result of steroids, genetic engineering, or secret super-soldier programs as many fans believed. Instead, they clarified that the characters' exaggerated proportions are simply a stylistic choice meant to convey strength and resilience in a brutal war against the Locust Horde. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.