Gears of War: E-Day Has Gone Gold, Pre-Install Begins September 29, Full PC Specifications Revealed
Gears of War: E-Day has reached the final development stage, with pre-installs starting September 29 and Early Access on October 1 ahead of the October 6 launch.
Gears of War: E-Day has officially entered the final development phase after achieving the "gone gold" milestone, signaling readiness for release. The Coalition thanked fans for their support throughout development, emphasizing the game’s imminent availability. Early Access begins October 1 at 8am Pacific Time, with the full launch following on October 6 at the same time. Players can pre-order the title through GearsofWar.com.
Pre-installation for Gears of War: E-Day starts September 29 at 8am Pacific Time on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam. This allows players to prepare the game in advance of Early Access, avoiding day-one download delays. The pre-install feature is available to all players regardless of purchase method. Premium Edition owners gain access five days early on October 1.
The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam at launch, with day-one inclusion in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players joining via Game Pass can begin playing on October 6, aligning with the worldwide release date. The Coalition highlighted ongoing PC performance improvements since the July Multiplayer Open Beta.
Full PC system requirements for Gears of War: E-Day have been revealed, reflecting finalized specifications after extensive testing. The Coalition noted refinements to stability and performance across various hardware configurations. These specifications provide clarity for PC players planning to run the game at launch. The announcement marks the final preparations before the October 6 release.