Xbox and The Coalition recently announced the official file size for ‘Gears of War: E-Day’. You will need a massive chunk of SSD storage to play this upcoming shooter. The game launches exclusively on PC and Xbox Series X/S next Tuesday, October 6. However, if you bought the Premium Edition, early access kicks off tomorrow, October 1.
Unlike previous titles, E-Day serves as a prequel. It recounts Emergence Day. This event marks the deadly first clash between the humans of Sera and the Locust Horde. Furthermore, the game already went gold on September 18. The main development cycle is over. Still, you should expect bug fixes and performance updates during and after launch.
Massive Gears of War: E-Day File Size & Modular Installs
Preloading is currently underway for the early access weekend. Consequently, The Coalition confirmed the exact storage requirements. PC users must reserve around 120.04 GB of SSD space. Meanwhile, Xbox Series X/S players need at least 120.5 GB.
Xbox consoles already have limited internal storage. Therefore, you might need to delete other games to make room. Expanding your storage is an option. Unfortunately, the ongoing DRAM storage crisis has caused SSD prices to surge since fall 2025. Because of this, making room for Gears of War: E-Day could become an expensive endeavor.
Thankfully, you have ways to save space. The Coalition offers modular installation options. After you start the pre-installation, you can pick exactly what you want. You can install the Campaign, Horde Siege, or Versus modes alongside the base game. For example, you can only install the Campaign for solo or co-op play. In doing so, you completely avoid installing Horde Siege or Versus. You can manage these installs easily. Just use the Xbox app on Windows PCs or the system settings on your Xbox console.
PC Recommended Specs & Upscaling Tech
Playing the PC version at the highest settings demands powerful hardware. To meet the recommended specifications, you need a six-core processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or a newer CPU fits this requirement. Additionally, your setup requires 16 GB of RAM. Your graphics card must pack at least 8 GB of VRAM. A popular choice like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti will do the job.
| Component | Requirement |
| Processor (CPU) | 6-core minimum (e.g., AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or newer) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Graphics (GPU) | 8 GB VRAM minimum (e.g., Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) |
Moreover, the game packs impressive visual tech. It supports ray-tracing, HDR, and ultrawide monitors. You also get multiple upscaling options. Specifically, the game offers DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 3.0t.
Finally, Gears of War: E-Day will support the brand-new Mythic Achievements system. This feature represents Microsoft’s official answer to Sony’s Platinum Trophies. Currently, Mythic Achievements remain in the testing phase for Xbox Insiders. However, Gears of War: E-Day will stand as one of the first new Xbox Game Studios releases to feature them.
