Gears of War: E-Day pre-loads begin ahead of October 6 global launch

Pre-loads for Gears of War: E-Day began on September 29, setting the stage for a global launch on October 6 at 8:00 a.m. PT. The Coalition rebuilt the title using Unreal Engine 5 to modernize the experience for current-generation hardware. Players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Steam can now prepare their systems for the upcoming campaign.

Pre-loads start September 29 for October 6 global launch

The game targets high-fidelity performance across supported platforms, with console versions optimized for 4K resolution, HDR, and up to 60 FPS. PC players aiming for the recommended tier should expect targets of 1440p at 60 FPS or higher on high settings with upscaling enabled. The Coalition lists a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-11600K as the recommended CPU, paired with 16 GB of RAM for stable gameplay.

• PC Storage: 115 GB SSD
• Xbox Storage: 120 GB
• PC CPU (Recommended): Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-11600K
• PC RAM: 16 GB
• PC GPU (Recommended): GeForce RTX 5060, RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6700 XT or RX 9060 XT

Storage requirements are substantial, with the PC version demanding 115 GB of free SSD space and a ray-tracing-capable GPU. The Xbox PC app currently lists a download size of roughly 120 GB, reflecting the larger asset footprint on that platform. Recommended graphics cards include the GeForce RTX 5060, RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6700 XT, or RX 9060 XT, all requiring 8 GB of VRAM to handle the enhanced visuals.

Premium Edition owners gained early access to the game starting on October 1, allowing them to explore the rebuilt engine and updated mechanics ahead of the general public. The title supports modern upscaling technologies including DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS 3.0 to help maintain frame rates on various hardware configurations. When we covered the last Gears of War: E-Day update, several of the same balance and stability themes came up, suggesting a continued focus on refinement.

The game is available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Steam, with the standard launch date set for October 6. Players should ensure they have sufficient storage space and compatible hardware to take advantage of the Unreal Engine 5 improvements. The release brings the franchise to a wider audience with updated performance targets and broader platform support.

Source: NotebookCheck