Gears 5
by The Coalition · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released September 9, 2019 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
About Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
The world is crumbling. The Swarm has corrupted the Coalition’s robot army and is descending upon human cities. With danger closing in, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD FX-6000 series | Intel i3 Skylake |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 280 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Windows 7) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (Windows 7) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Gears 5 FAQ
When did Gears 5 come out?
Gears 5 was released on September 9, 2019 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Is Gears 5 on PlayStation 5?
No. Gears 5 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Is Gears 5 on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Gears 5 launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 10, 2020.
Is Gears 5 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Gears 5 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Who is making Gears 5?
Gears 5 is developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Gears 5 multiplayer?
Yes. Gears 5 supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Gears 5 cost?
Gears 5 costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Gears 5 good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 71% of 25,387 reviews are positive. Critics average 88/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Gears 5?
The minimum GPU is AMD Radeon R9 280 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Windows 7). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Gears 5 system requirements page.
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