Xbox and The Coalition have revealed the PC requirements for Gears of War: E-Day, and the biggest takeaway is simple: make room on your SSD.
The upcoming Gears prequel will need 130 GB of available storage, a DirectX 12-compatible setup, and at least 12 GB of RAM on PC.
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players who pick up the Premium Edition can start playing up to five days early, while pre-orders also unlock early access to the Open Beta and bonus Exfil cosmetics.
TL;DR – Quick Facts
- Gears of War: E-Day releases on October 6, 2026.
- The game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Game Pass Ultimate / PC.
- PC players need 130 GB of SSD storage.
- The minimum RAM requirement is 12 GB, while recommended specs call for 16 GB.
- Minimum GPU options include RTX 2060, RTX 5050, RX 6600, RX 9060, or Intel Arc A580.
- Recommended GPU options include RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 5060, RX 6700 XT, RX 9060 XT, or Intel Arc B580.
- Pre-orders include early access to the Open Beta and the Exfil Dom Character Skin plus Exfil Weapon Skin Set.
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Gears of War: E-Day PC Requirements Revealed
Gears of War: E-Day is getting closer, and PC players now have a clearer idea of what kind of hardware they will need to run The Coalition’s next shooter.
The requirements are not outrageous for a modern Unreal Engine 5 release, but they are not light either. The game asks for a fairly modern CPU, a DirectX 12-compatible graphics card, and an SSD with 130 GB of free space.
That storage requirement is the standout detail. Even if your CPU and GPU are ready, you may still need to clear a large chunk of drive space before launch.
Worth Knowing: Gears of War: E-Day is an Xbox console exclusive, but that does not mean it skips PC. It is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam.
Minimum PC Requirements
Here are the minimum PC specs currently listed for Gears of War: E-Day.
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2, build 19045.7291 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6850K / Intel Core i5-10400 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 6600 / RX 9060, or Intel Arc A580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband / high-speed internet connection |
| Storage | 130 GB available space, SSD required |
| Sound Card | Windows-compatible audio device |
Recommended PC Requirements
For a smoother experience, Xbox lists stronger recommended specs, especially on the GPU and memory side.
| Component | Recommended Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit 25H2 or newer |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5-11600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 / RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / RX 9060 XT, or Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband / high-speed internet connection |
| Storage | 130 GB available space, SSD required |
| Sound Card | Windows-compatible audio device |
What the Specs Tell Us
The minimum specs suggest Gears of War: E-Day should still be playable on older RTX 2060-class hardware, but the game clearly expects a modern PC foundation.
The SSD requirement is especially important. This is not listed as optional storage guidance; it is a requirement. With Gears of War: E-Day built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, fast storage is likely tied to streaming larger environments, assets, and multiplayer content smoothly.
The RAM requirements are also worth noting. Minimum specs ask for 12 GB, which is higher than the old 8 GB baseline many PC players still think of as “enough.” Recommended specs move that up to 16 GB, which is now the safer target for modern AAA gaming.
Biggest requirement
130 GB of SSD space is the number most players should check first.
Minimum GPU target
RTX 2060, RX 6600, and Arc A580-class cards appear to be the entry point.
Recommended setup
A 16 GB RAM system with an RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT-class GPU should be closer to the intended PC experience.
Open Beta and Pre-Order Bonuses
Players will get their first hands-on opportunity before launch through the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta.
Pre-ordering any edition grants early access to the Open Beta, which begins on August 6, 2026. The Collector’s Edition listing describes the expected early access beta window as August 6-10, 2026, though Xbox notes that final beta timing and availability details may change.
Pre-orders also include two in-game bonuses:
- Exfil Dom Legendary Character Skin
- Exfil Legendary Weapon Skin Set
The Exfil Dom skin applies to Dominic Santiago in Horde Siege and Versus, while the Exfil weapon skin set applies to eligible weapons in those modes.
Players who buy the Premium Edition can also play up to five days early, starting on October 1, 2026.