Gears of War: Reloaded is one of the most talked-about game remasters of 2025. It reintroduces the original Gears of War to today’s players with updated visuals, modern performance options, and wide platform support. Fans of the franchise and new players alike get to experience the start of a beloved series with improvements that fit current hardware and expectations.
This title is a remastered version of the first Gears of War, a third-person shooter that helped define modern action games when it first launched in 2006. The remastered version is developed by The Coalition with support from Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, and it’s published by Xbox Game Studios.
The goal of Reloaded is to keep everything players loved about the original, while modernizing graphics, performance, and online features. That means higher resolutions, smoother framerates, and multiplayer support that works across platforms.
Release Date and Platforms
Gears of War: Reloaded launched on August 26, 2025. It’s available on:
Xbox Series X|S
Windows PC (Steam and Microsoft Store)
PlayStation 5
Xbox Cloud Gaming
This is the first time the franchise has been officially released on PlayStation hardware.
The game also launched day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, letting subscribers play it without extra cost. Players who owned the digital Gears of War: Ultimate Edition prior to the announcement got a free upgrade.
Developer and Publisher Details
Developer: The Coalition (lead), with contributions from Sumo Interactive and Disbelief
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
The Coalition is known for steering the Gears franchise in its later years, including Gears 5. Their experience with the series helps Reloaded feel faithful to the original while still feeling fresh.
What’s New and What’s Better
Reloaded keeps the full story and gameplay of the original, including co-op campaign and multiplayer modes. But it adds:
4K resolution support
60 FPS in campaign, up to 120 FPS in multiplayer
Cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms
Remastered textures, lighting, shadows, and improved effects
HDR, Dolby Vision, and advanced audio support
Zero load times during the campaign
Visually, it looks sharper and more detailed than ever. The lighting and reflections have been updated to take advantage of current-gen graphics hardware, and textures are much more refined than in the original or even earlier remasters.
The multiplayer experience is smoother too. Cross-play means friends can team up or compete no matter where they play. Cross-progression helps players pick up right where they left off, even if they switch from console to PC.
System Requirements for PC
Here are the official PC specifications you’ll want to check before installing Gears of War: Reloaded. Meeting these will help you get a smooth experience whether you’re playing the campaign or jumping into online multiplayer.
Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 10/11 x64bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 (Four-Core) / Intel i5 Skylake
Memory: 8GB 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: 70GB Available Space
Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 10/11 x64bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 (Six-Cores) / Intel i5 Coffee Lake
Memory: 8GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2070
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 70GB Available Space
Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
The minimum requirements include Windows 10/11 x64bit as the operating system, an AMD Ryzen 3 (quad-core) or Intel i5 Skylake processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 480, RX 5300, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, GTX 1050 Ti, or Intel Arc A380 with at least 2 GB of VRAM. You’ll also need DirectX 12, a broadband internet connection, and 70 GB of available storage, preferably on an SSD for faster load times.
For a better experience, the recommended specs call for Windows 10/11 x64bit, an AMD Ryzen 5 (six-core) or Intel i5 Coffee Lake processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a more powerful GPU such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, GTX 1660 Ti, or RTX 2070 with 4 GB of VRAM. Like the minimum setup, it requires DirectX 12, a broadband connection, and 70 GB of storage. These requirements are relatively modest, making the game accessible to most modern PCs, though upgrading to 16 GB of RAM or better cooling solutions could enhance performance for higher settings.
These specs mean the game can run on a wide range of modern PCs, but for smooth performance at higher settings and resolutions, a stronger GPU and CPU are recommended. The minimum setup can handle the basic experience, while the recommended build will deliver better frame rates and graphical fidelity.
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