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The Coalition · Published by Xbox Game Studios
Content notice: Acts of violence and gore are present throughout combat between Humans and the Locust utilizing a wide range of weaponry both melee and ranged.
Mixed — 62% positive (4,226 reviews) · 56 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.
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Delve into the gritty origins of Gears of War as faithfully remastered for PC by The Coalition. Prepare to confront relentless foes across optimized, high-resolution levels.
About this game
WHAT IS GEARS OF WAR: RELOADED?
Crush the Locust threat in the iconic original third-person cover shooter that started it all.
14 years after an invasion of ruthless subterranean monsters, the planet lies in ruin. An inmate named Marcus Fenix – once left to die – is freed by his best-friend and former squadmate, Dominic Santiago. Outnumbered and outgunned, Marcus and Dom must work together with the other members of Delta squad to defeat the Locust threat and save humanity from utter extinction.
Experience the legendary story solo or with a friend in online co-op. Fight on in Versus to experience a variety of pulse-pounding PvP multiplayer modes.
THE DEFINITIVE RELEASE
The Original, Remastered: Powered by Unreal Engine, Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the blockbuster first Gears of War, now fully optimized for the latest generation of gaming platforms.
All Included: Gears of War: Reloaded delivers all post-launch content for the original title, including a bonus campaign act, multiplayer maps, plus characters and cosmetics, at no additional cost.
Refined Controls: Newcomers can choose a modern, streamlined control layout, while veterans can relive the classic feel they love.
BUILT FOR BROTHERHOOD
Campaign Co-Op: Crush the Locust threat together through campaign online co-op. Fight on with your squad in Versus multiplayer running at up to 120fps with unmatched clarity and visual fidelity.*
Cross Play: Gears of War: Reloaded supports cross-play across all platforms, allowing you and your friends to squad-up, regardless of where you play.*
Cross Progression: Jump from one platform to another and your campaign saves as well as multiplayer progression will come with you. Signing in with your Microsoft Account required is for cross progression.*
OPTIMIZED FOR PC & HANDHELDS
Beautiful on any screen: The iconic original now looks and plays better than ever with 4K assets plus remastered textures, lighting, shadows and reflections, ultrawide support, HDR and Dolby Vision, 7.1 surround sound, variable refresh rate as well as up to 144 FPS in multiplayer.*
Optimized for PC & Handhelds: In addition to stunning remastered visuals, Gears of War: Reloaded also delivers PC-first features such as ultrawide support, a benchmark mode, variable refresh rate, mouse and keyboard support, FSR3.1 and DLSS3.5 Super Resolution support as well as controller remapping.
*4K, HDR & 144FPS: requires capable display.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 - 19H2
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 (Four-Core) or Intel i5 Skylake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 / RX 5300 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / 1050 Ti or Intel(R) Arc(TM) A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 – 22H2 Windows 11 - 24H2
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 (Six-Cores) or Intel i5 Coffee Lake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2070 or Intel A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta
The Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta is your chance to get hands on with Gears of War: E-Day and provide essential feedback to help ensure the best Day One experience possible when the game launches on October 6. Be among the first to experience E-Day’s exciting new multiplayer mode Horde Siege, a groundbreaking 12-player PvE experience built for larger maps and bigger battles, and take on the competition in refined 4v4 Versus PvP. Early Access to the Open Beta is live now at time of posting, available to players who have pre-ordered on XBOX Series X|S, PC and Steam, as well as Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, and concludes August 10 at 10am PT. The Open Beta begins August 13 at 12pm PT and concludes August 17 at 10am PT and is available to all players on XBOX Series X|S and PC. Console multiplayer requires a Game Pass membership with access to online multiplayer, sold separately. Stay tuned to Gears X and Instagram channels for any additional information over the course of the two weekends. You can get all the details about the Open Beta, including how to access the Beta and redeem codes here: Gears of War | Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Details & FAQ Pre-purchase Gears of War: E-Day on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (v-licenhower)AnnouncementsOfficial
Xbox Games Showcase Followed by the Gears of War: E-Day Direct Airs June 7
You held the line, now get ready to lock in.Join us on June 7 at 10am PT at the Xbox Games Showcase for the Worldwide Reveal of Gears of War: E-Day, then stick around for the Gears of War: E-Day Direct immediately following the show for a deeper look into the brutality and horror of Emergence Day.Learn more hereRead full article on Community Announcements (v-licenhower)Patch NotesOfficial
Launch week fixes
Thank you to everyone who has played and shared their feedback on the game. We've seen a loud response and are excited to have brought Gears of War to more players. A quick note to our community: The team has addressed crashes on Steam when launching the game and also resolved an issue preventing access to the Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud pre-order skins. We're continuing to monitor feedback for Steam players to ensure a great experience. Please continue to provide feedback, known issues can be found here:https://support.xbox.com/game/gears-of-war/help/games-apps/game-issues/gears-of-war-reloaded-known-issuesRead full article on Community Announcements (YellowKnife_k3jyp8pa)Press Coverage
Gears of War: Reloaded is out now and works well on Linux and Steam Deck
Gears of War: Reloaded has been officially released so now we can experience the beginning on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/gears-of-war-reloaded-is-out-now-and-works-well-on-linux-and-steam-deck/Read full article on GamingOnLinux
