Gears of War: E-Day’s final launch specs set three targets: 1080p at 60 fps on Medium, 1440p at 60+ fps on High, and 4K at 60+ fps on Ultra. Each target includes DLSS, FSR, TSR or XeSS upscaling. The game also requires a graphics card with hardware ray tracing and 115 GB of SSD space. Compare your PC with the tier that matches your screen and performance goal; the Ultra tier is not necessary for everyone.
Gears of War: E-Day PC requirements at a glance
The Coalition published the final launch requirements on September 17, 2026; Xbox Wire confirmed their release, and PC Gamer reproduced the detailed table on October 1. These are target specifications, not a guarantee of identical frame rates on every PC.
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| Tier | Target | CPU examples | GPU examples | VRAM | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Medium, 1080p at 60 fps with DLSS, FSR, TSR or XeSS | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X; Intel Core i7-6850K or Core i5-10400 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 or RTX 2060; AMD Radeon RX 6600 or RX 9060 | 6 GB | 12 GB | 115 GB SSD |
| Recommended | High, 1440p at 60+ fps with DLSS, FSR, TSR or XeSS | AMD Ryzen 5 5600; Intel Core i5-11600K | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or RTX 3060 Ti; AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or RX 9060 XT | 8 GB | 16 GB | 115 GB SSD |
| Ultra | Ultra, 4K at 60+ fps with DLSS, FSR, TSR or XeSS | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Intel Core i7-14700K | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti; AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | 12 GB | 16 GB | 115 GB SSD |
The detailed specifications are reproduced by PC Gamer; Xbox Wire’s announcement confirms the final specs were released by The Coalition. Xbox Wire: final PC specs.
How to tell which tier fits your PC
1. Start with your resolution and frame-rate goal
Choose the tier closest to the display you intend to use: minimum targets 1080p/60 on Medium, recommended targets 1440p/60+ on High, and Ultra targets 4K/60+ on Ultra. These targets all list an upscaling option, so they should not be read as native-resolution performance promises.
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2. Check hardware ray tracing, then compare your GPU
A hardware ray-tracing-capable graphics card is required. The requirements table says cards without dedicated hardware ray tracing are not supported, so an older GPU that lacks this capability is not a suitable workaround even if another part of its specification looks close. Once you pass that requirement, compare the exact model and VRAM with the tier you want.
3. Compare CPU and memory as a pair
Minimum lists 12 GB RAM and CPUs including the Ryzen 5 2600X, Core i7-6850K and Core i5-10400. Recommended and Ultra list 16 GB RAM alongside stronger example processors. Meeting the memory figure alone does not establish that a system will hit the tier’s frame-rate target.
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Tom’s Hardware tested 25 CPUs and reported high utilization and performance scaling across processors under its test conditions. Its Low Core Mode reduced performance on its tested modern desktop CPUs; the outlet suggested it could be useful in dual-core conditions and did not test mobile chips or handhelds. Treat those findings as test-specific, not a universal tuning rule. Tom’s Hardware CPU testing.
4. Make sure the SSD has enough free space
Every tier specifies 115 GB on an SSD. Check available SSD capacity before installing. If you need additional space, confirm your PC supports the new drive’s interface and physical form factor before buying one.
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What upscaling means for these targets
The listed targets include DLSS, AMD FSR, Unreal Engine TSR or Intel XeSS. Xbox also lists DLSS 4.5, including Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution, Nvidia Reflex, and Advanced Shader Delivery on compatible systems. Availability and results depend on compatible hardware and settings; upscaling is a performance option, not a promise that any GPU will meet a target. The game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12. Xbox Wire: PC features.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why beta requirements are different
The final launch specs supersede the July multiplayer open beta specifications. The Coalition said the launch table followed continued PC stability and performance work after the beta. The official beta FAQ explicitly warned that beta specs were not launch requirements; its HDD and driver guidance applied to the beta, not as a replacement for the final launch table. Official open beta FAQ.
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How much confidence to put in the listed performance
The table gives intended targets, while independent results show how much outcomes can vary with configuration and settings. Tom’s Guide tested a Ryzen 7 9700X, RTX 5070 and 32 GB RAM, reporting about 50 fps at 4K High without its DLSS options enabled and about 115 fps after enabling DLSS 4.5 dynamic frame generation and upscaling while raising several ray-tracing settings to Ultra. Those are that outlet’s observations on its test PC, not a prediction for another system. Tom’s Guide performance test.
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Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled to launch October 6, 2026. Requirements and performance may change with patches, so consult the official Steam listing near installation for any updates.
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