Release
October 6, 2026
Windows on Steam. Developer The Coalition; publisher Xbox Game Studios.
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Gears of War: E-Day on Steam: release, price, requirements and updates
Gears of War: E-Day released on Steam on October 6, 2026 for Windows. US price: $69.99. Steam lists 4,604 reviews: Mostly Positive (76% positive). No patch notes tracked yet. 25,733 current players; Steam facts checked October 7, 2026 (2026-10-07 04:10 UTC).
Quick facts
US price
$69.99
Steam price, checked October 7, 2026. Regional pricing applies.
Steam reviews
Mostly Positive
3,520 positive of 4,604 (76%), checked October 7, 2026.
Genres and support
Action · Adventure
Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · In-App Purchases · DualSense Controller Support · HDR available · Family Sharing.
Languages: English (full audio), French (full audio), Italian (full audio), German (full audio), Spanish - Spain (full audio), Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese (full audio), Korean (full audio), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil (full audio), Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese (full audio), Spanish - Latin America (full audio), Swedish, Traditional Chinese (full audio), Turkish, Finnish.
System requirements (minimum)
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- 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
- Storage: 115 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
- Additional Notes: Storage: SSD required (solid-state drive)
As listed on the Steam store page, checked October 7, 2026. Steam lists Windows.
Latest patches
Timeline entries and FAQ answers restate the developer's two dated Steam announcements and the Steam store page. Each entry links to its announcement. Times are as published by the developer. Tamedex has not played the game.
No patch notes tracked yet.
Launch status and developer notices
Timeline entries and FAQ answers restate the developer's two dated Steam announcements and the Steam store page. Each entry links to its announcement. Times are as published by the developer. Tamedex has not played the game.
Early Access began October 1 at 8:00 a.m. PT (15:00 UTC) for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade. The worldwide launch is October 6 at 8:00 a.m. PT (15:00 UTC).
The developer lists XBOX Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam, with cloud gaming through Game Pass Ultimate and GeForce NOW.
Timeline
Worldwide launch
The developer announced the worldwide launch on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam, and posted tips for new players on cover-based combat and loadouts. Steam announcement
Early Access and launch trailer
Early Access went live for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade; the developer also released the Launch Gameplay Trailer. Steam announcement
Gears of War: E-Day FAQ
When did Gears of War: E-Day come out on Steam?
Steam lists the release as October 6, 2026. Early Access began October 1 at 8:00 a.m. PT for Premium Edition players and Game Pass subscribers with the Premium Upgrade, and the worldwide launch was October 6 at 8:00 a.m. PT (15:00 UTC), according to the developer.
How much does it cost on Steam?
At the time of the last check shown on this page the US price is shown in the quick facts above. The developer's October 1 post mentions a Premium Upgrade for Early Access.
What are the PC system requirements?
Steam lists a 64-bit Windows 10 system with 12 GB of RAM, an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel i7-6850K or Intel i5-10400 processor, a graphics card with hardware ray tracing (for example NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 5050, AMD Radeon RX 6600 or RX 9060), DirectX 12, 115 GB of storage and an SSD. See the requirements section above for the full list.
Is there an SSD requirement or a ray tracing requirement?
Yes to both on the Steam page: it says a hardware ray tracing capable GPU is required and that an SSD is required.
Which platforms is it on?
The developer lists XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, Game Pass and Steam, with cloud gaming through Game Pass Ultimate and GeForce NOW. This page tracks the Steam version.
Is Gears of War: E-Day on PS5?
No. Pure Xbox, Stevivor and tbreak all reported in 2026 that E-Day launched as an Xbox console exclusive, so it is not on PS5 at launch. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, on Windows PC through Steam and the Xbox app, and through Game Pass. This page tracks the Steam version.
Which languages does it support?
The Steam page lists 22 languages. English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Traditional Chinese are marked as full audio. Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Swedish, Turkish and Finnish are listed without full audio.
Are there patch notes yet?
Not in the Steam announcements as of the last check. The developer has posted two announcements so far: the Early Access post on October 1 and the launch post on October 6.
What Tamedex has not tested
Tamedex has not played the game or tested its performance. This page reports dated Steam facts and the developer's announcements.
Sources and method
Steam facts come from the public store, review, current-player and news endpoints for Gears of War: E-Day on Steam, checked October 7, 2026 (2026-10-07 04:10 UTC). Prices, review counts and player numbers are a snapshot.
Timeline entries and FAQ answers restate the developer's two dated Steam announcements and the Steam store page. Each entry links to its announcement. Times are as published by the developer. Tamedex has not played the game.
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