Microsoft has officially revealed the Gears of War E-Day PC requirements ahead of the game’s highly anticipated launch on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The announcement comes as excitement continues to build around the latest entry in the Gears franchise, which promises upgraded visuals, improved gameplay systems, and a deeper campaign experience.
Gears of War E-Day PC Requirements
Microsoft shared the complete system requirements for both minimum and recommended settings, giving PC players a clear idea of the hardware needed to run the game.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (22H 19045.7291)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i7-6850K / Intel i5-10400
- Memory: 12GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- AMD Radeon RX 6600
- Radeon RX 9060
- Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 130GB available space (SSD required)
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit (25H2) or later
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Radeon RX 9060 XT
- Intel Arc B580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 130GB available space (SSD required)
The specifications suggest that the game will require relatively modern hardware, especially considering its advanced graphics technologies and substantial 130GB storage requirement. This reflects both the scale of the content and the visual fidelity that The Coalition is aiming to deliver.
Alongside the reveal of the Gears of War E-Day PC requirements, Microsoft also confirmed that an open beta will begin on August 6, giving players an early opportunity to experience a portion of the game before launch.
Players who pre-order the game will receive several exclusive bonuses, including:
- Exfil Dom Character Skin
- Exfil Weapon Set
In addition, Creative Director Matt Searcy revealed that the campaign will be the longest in franchise history, featuring more than 14 hours of story content and a larger number of collectibles than previous Gears of War titles.
With its expanded campaign, upgraded visuals, and upcoming beta, Gears of War E-Day is shaping up to be one of Xbox’s biggest releases of 2026.
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