Gears of War: E-Day Brings Back General RAAM for 20th Anniversary

Gears of War: E-Day is bringing back a fan-favorite villain for its 20th anniversary! That’s right, General RAAM is officially making his return, and players won’t have to do much to get their hands on him.

Conqueror Uzil RAAM Returns

Today, Gears of War: E-Day revealed its 20th anniversary gift to players, and it’s a pretty good one. Starting tomorrow, all you have to do is log in to receive General RAAM as a playable character for the Locust in Versus.

No strings attached, no quests or challenges to complete. Simply log in and claim one of Gears of War’s most iconic villains for free.

One small but noticeable detail is that the developers haven’t simply copied and pasted RAAM’s model from the previous games. In Gears of War: E-Day, he looks noticeably younger, which is a nice touch considering the game takes place years before his major appearances in Gears of War: Judgment and the original Gears of War.

It’s a great little detail that helps make E-Day’s earlier timeline feel more authentic, especially for longtime fans who have followed RAAM throughout the series.