Gears of War: E-Day Needs 130GB SSD Space on PC
The upcoming Xbox shooter will require DirectX 12, an SSD, and at least 12GB of RAM on PC.
Gears of War: E-Day now has PC system requirements listed on Steam, giving players an early idea of what they will need to run The Coalition's upcoming shooter. The requirements start with an RTX 2060-class GPU, 12GB of RAM, DirectX 12 support, and 130GB of SSD storage.
Gears of War: E-Day PC minimum requirements
According to the Steam listing, the minimum PC setup requires Windows 10 64-bit version 22H2, 12GB of memory, and a six-core CPU such as an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6850K, or Intel Core i5-10400.
For graphics, the minimum tier lists several options: RTX 2060, RTX 5050, AMD Radeon RX 6600, Radeon RX 9060, or Intel Arc A580. The listing also confirms that DirectX 12 and an SSD are required, with 130GB of available space needed for installation.
Recommended specs move up to RTX 3060 Ti
The recommended PC requirements raise the memory requirement to 16GB RAM and list stronger GPUs, including the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, GeForce RTX 5060, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, Radeon RX 9060 XT, or Intel Arc B580. On the CPU side, Steam lists an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11600K.
One important detail is still missing: the listing does not mention the target resolution, frame rate, graphics preset, or whether features such as ray tracing are included in either tier. That makes the requirements useful as a baseline, but not yet a full guide for what kind of visual experience PC players can expect.
Gears of War: E-Day PC requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 | Windows 11 64-bit 25H2 or newer |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6850K / Intel Core i5-10400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5-11600K |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 5050 / RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 6600 / Radeon RX 9060 / Intel Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5060 / RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Radeon RX 9060 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 130GB available space, SSD required | 130GB available space, SSD required |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
When is Gears of War: E-Day coming out?
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026. Xbox has confirmed the game for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, cloud, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Steam.
The game is set 14 years before the original Gears of War and follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago during the Locust Horde’s first emergence. Xbox also says pre-orders include early access to the Open Beta, which begins on August 6, 2026.
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Gears of War: E-Day?
The minimum requirements include Windows 10 64-bit 22H2, 12GB RAM, DirectX 12, 130GB SSD storage, and a GPU such as the RTX 2060, RTX 5050, Radeon RX 6600, Radeon RX 9060, or Intel Arc A580.
What are the recommended PC specs for Gears of War: E-Day?
The recommended specs include Windows 11 64-bit 25H2 or newer, 16GB RAM, an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11600K, and a GPU such as the RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 5060, Radeon RX 6700 XT, Radeon RX 9060 XT, or Intel Arc B580.
How much storage does Gears of War: E-Day need on PC?
Gears of War: E-Day requires 130GB of available storage, and an SSD is listed as required for both the minimum and recommended specifications.
When does Gears of War: E-Day release?
Gears of War: E-Day launches on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one availability through Game Pass. It will also be available on Steam.
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