Gears of War: E-Day
by The Coalition · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released October 6, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
About Gears of War: E-Day
Experience the brutal horror of Emergence Day through the eyes of Marcus Fenix in the origin story of one of gaming's most acclaimed sagas. Fourteen years before Gears of War, war heroes Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago return home to face a new nightmare: the Locust Horde. These subterranean monsters, grotesque and relentless, erupt from below, laying siege on humanity itself. Built from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers unprecedented graphical fidelity.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit 22H 19045.7291 |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i7‑6850K / i5‑10400 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Hardware Ray Tracing capable GPU is required. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 / Radeon RX 9060 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11 64bit (25H2) or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Gears of War: E-Day FAQ
When did Gears of War: E-Day come out?
Gears of War: E-Day was released on October 6, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on PlayStation 5?
No. Gears of War: E-Day has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Gears of War: E-Day launched on Xbox Series X|S on October 6, 2026.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Gears of War: E-Day has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Who is making Gears of War: E-Day?
Gears of War: E-Day is developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer?
Yes. Gears of War: E-Day supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Gears of War: E-Day cost?
Gears of War: E-Day costs $69.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Gears of War: E-Day good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 75% of 6,520 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Gears of War: E-Day?
The minimum GPU is Hardware Ray Tracing capable GPU is required. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 /…. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Gears of War: E-Day system requirements page.
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