Nearly two decades after its original debut on Xbox 360, Gears of War is getting a fresh coat of paint—and this time it’s not just for Xbox players. Gears of War: Reloaded, a full remaster of the 2006 classic, is launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
For fans eager to step back into Marcus and Dom’s battle against the Locust Horde, here’s everything you need to know about preload sizes, release times, and upgrades.
Release & Preload Details
Microsoft is rolling out Gears of War: Reloaded at the same global time, so no region-hopping tricks are needed. Preloads are already live, and you’ll want to clear some space before downloading:
- PS5: 63 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 68 GB
- PC (Steam): 70 GB
Unlock times by region:
- August 26
- US (PDT): 8 am
- Mexico (CST): 9 am
- US (EDT): 11 am
- Brazil (BRT): 12 pm
- UK (BST): 4 pm
- France (CEST): 5 pm
- Saudi Arabia (AST): 6 pm
- India (IST): 8:30 pm
- China (CST): 11 pm
- August 27
- Korea (KST): 12 am
- Australia (AEST): 1 am
- New Zealand (NZST): 3 am
What’s New in Gears of War: Reloaded
The remaster delivers a long list of upgrades, including:
- 4K resolution support
- 60 FPS in Campaign, up to 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos (7.1.4 spatial audio)
- VRR support
- Overhauled textures and 4K assets
- Improved shadows, reflections, and post-processing effects
- Super resolution with better anti-aliasing
- Seamless Campaign with zero loading screens
Gears of War: Reloaded PC Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 – 19H2 | Windows 10 – 22H2 / Windows 11 – 24H2 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 (4-core) / Intel i5 Skylake | AMD Ryzen 5 (6-core) / Intel i5 Coffee Lake |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | Radeon RX 480 / RX 5300 / GTX 1650 / 1050 Ti / Intel Arc A380 | Radeon RX 5600 / GTX 1070 / 1660 Ti / RTX 2070 |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
| System | 64-bit CPU & OS required | 64-bit CPU & OS required |
Extras & What’s Missing
- Xbox Perk: Some long-time fans are receiving free codes via email—worth checking if you’ve played the series before.
- Multiplayer: Includes co-op and competitive play, but no Horde Mode, since that feature wasn’t introduced until Gears of War 2.
The arrival of Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5 is a big deal—it’s the first time the series has stepped outside Xbox and PC. If sales are strong, it could pave the way for more remasters or speed up development on Gears of War: E-Day, the much-anticipated prequel that will explore the origins of the iconic Lancer Chainsaw.
