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Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before. Featuring 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS support, and the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms, this is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all.
System requirements for PC
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 - 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(R) Arc(TM) A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 – 22H2 Windows 11 - 24H2
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 (Six-Cores) or Intel i5 Coffee Lake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2070 or Intel A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio device
System requirements for Xbox Series S/X
System requirements for PlayStation 5
Last Modified: Dec 5, 2025
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Steam
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Gears of War: Reloaded reviews and comments
Finally, ”Gears of War” is on Steam (and beyond)
For many newcomers, this is the most convenient entry point into the series: the remaster looks much “fresher” than the 2006 original, with improved graphics and modern quality-of-life features.
The campaign runs at a stable 60 FPS, multiplayer goes up to 120 FPS, loading times are faster, and modern rendering technologies are used.
In ”Reloaded”, the color grading, lighting, and detail are clearly improved compared to the ”Ultimate Edition”. Textures are sharper, lighting and shadows are more realistic, water reflections and metallic highlights look much better.
At the same time, the visual style has noticeably changed: the game has become brighter, and the atmospheric “dark” aesthetic of the original and early remasters has been softened. It’s now less “gritty and oppressive“
Many players expected “Reloaded“ to be something more than just a graphical touch-up; however, the content, gameplay, and mechanics remain almost the same as in the previous version (Gears of War: Ultimate Edition). There are no new missions or significant gameplay improvements.
If you are a fan of the original ”Gears 1” atmosphere and value its “grit, gloom, and oppressive tone,” be prepared that Reloaded may feel “too clean” and “washed out.”
If you expect major gameplay changes, new content, or a fundamentally reworked remaster, ”Reloaded” will likely disappoint you: essentially, it’s ”Ultimate Edition” + upgraded graphics / tech.
For many newcomers, this is the most convenient entry point into the series: the remaster looks much “fresher” than the 2006 original, with improved graphics and modern quality-of-life features.
The campaign runs at a stable 60 FPS, multiplayer goes up to 120 FPS, loading times are faster, and modern rendering technologies are used.
In ”Reloaded”, the color grading, lighting, and detail are clearly improved compared to the ”Ultimate Edition”. Textures are sharper, lighting and shadows are more realistic, water reflections and metallic highlights look much better.
At the same time, the visual style has noticeably changed: the game has become brighter, and the atmospheric “dark” aesthetic of the original and early remasters has been softened. It’s now less “gritty and oppressive“
Many players expected “Reloaded“ to be something more than just a graphical touch-up; however, the content, gameplay, and mechanics remain almost the same as in the previous version (Gears of War: Ultimate Edition). There are no new missions or significant gameplay improvements.
If you are a fan of the original ”Gears 1” atmosphere and value its “grit, gloom, and oppressive tone,” be prepared that Reloaded may feel “too clean” and “washed out.”
If you expect major gameplay changes, new content, or a fundamentally reworked remaster, ”Reloaded” will likely disappoint you: essentially, it’s ”Ultimate Edition” + upgraded graphics / tech.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a beefed-up remaster that brings the brutality of the 2006 classic roaring back to life, delivering visceral firefights and a tense Cold War-style atmosphere. On stream, the slow-motion dives and destructible environments shine, offering a gory spectacle for FPS fans.
However, inconsistent AI, dated controls, and high PC requirements slow the momentum, making some sections frustrating. Compared to Gears 5, it's rougher, but also less refined.
At its price (often on sale for 19.99 € instead of 39.99 €), it's a solid pick for fans of the series on PS5 or Xbox Series, though the PC experience remains less stable. An explosive return that still shows its age.
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