PC Prerequisites for Gears of War: Reloaded - Is Your Computer Prepared for Delta Squad's Return?
Get ready, gamers! The classic third-person shooter, Gears of War: Reloaded, is making a comeback and it's compatible with modern gaming laptops. This remastered version of the original game, developed by Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition, will be available on Aug. 26, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Windows PC (Steam and Xbox PC), and PlayStation 5.
System Requirements
To ensure a smooth gaming experience, check if your laptop meets the minimum or recommended system requirements.
Minimum PC Specs
- Operating System: Windows 10 (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 Arc A380
- DirectX 12 support
Recommended PC Specs
- Operating System: Windows 10 (22H2) or Windows 11 (24H2)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 (six-core) or Intel i5 Coffee Lake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2070
- DirectX 12 support
Most modern gaming laptops exceed these requirements, especially those with Intel i5 Coffee Lake or newer CPUs and discrete GPUs equivalent to or better than GTX 1660 Ti or RX 5600. These laptops will run the game smoothly, with high-quality visuals and smooth gameplay, including competitive multiplayer modes optimized for modern hardware.
Features and Compatibility
Gears of War: Reloaded offers 120 FPS multiplayer support and zero load times in the campaign. It also supports features like benchmarking tools and controller remapping, which help tailor performance on diverse hardware setups. The game has been optimized extensively to leverage current hardware capabilities, including support for advanced graphics features like FSR 3.1 and DLSS 3.5.
In addition to PC and Xbox consoles, Gears of War: Reloaded can be played on both Xbox consoles and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere for those who purchase it digitally. It will also be available day one via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, making it easy for subscribers to jump into the action. For the first time, the game will also be available on Steam for PC.
However, it's important to note that Gears of War: Reloaded is not yet verified to run on gaming handhelds such as Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go.
To check your PC's specifications, follow these steps: 1. Select the Windows taskbar. 2. Type dxdiag. 3. Select dxdiag. 4. Select the System tab for your component details relating to memory (RAM), processors, and your Windows version. 5. Click on Display tab for graphics (GPU) details.
Stay tuned for more updates on Gears of War: Reloaded! Preorders are now available on Xbox and Steam. Get ready to dive back into the Gears universe and experience the remastered classic on your modern gaming laptop.
- Gears of War: Reloaded is returning and will be available on various modern platforms, including Windows 10 PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
- To ensure a smooth gaming experience, it's crucial to ensure your Windows 10 laptop meets the minimum or recommended system requirements, such as having a Ryzen 3 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and AMD Radeon RX 480 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU.
- For an even better gaming experience, consider laptops with a Ryzen 5 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a GPU equivalent to or better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5600.
- Gears of War: Reloaded offers features like 120 FPS multiplayer support, zero load times in the campaign, benchmarking tools, and controller remapping to optimize performance on diverse hardware setups.
- The game has been optimized for advanced graphics features like FSR 3.1 and DLSS 3.5, and can be played on both Xbox consoles and PC via Xbox Play Anywhere for a seamless gaming experience.
- To check your laptop's specifications, follow the steps of selecting the Windows taskbar, typing "dxdiag," and clicking on the System and Display tabs for details on memory, processors, and graphics respectively.
