Gears of War: E-Day File Sizes Highlight Storage Realities as Preloads Begin
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Gears of War: E-Day requires roughly 120 GB of SSD storage on PC and Xbox Series X/S, though modular installation options let players download specific modes separately to save space.
The Coalition has officially confirmed the storage requirements for Gears of War: E-Day, and players are looking at a hefty download when the prequel launches on October 6. According to the system requirements shared by Game Rant, both PC and Xbox Series X/S players will need to clear roughly 120 GB of SSD space. With internal console storage already at a premium and ongoing market costs making hardware upgrades an expensive proposition, managing hard drive space has become an increasingly frustrating part of modern gaming.
Fortunately, developers are leaning into modular installation options to help ease the pinch. Players can choose to download specific components of the game separately, meaning you can isolate the campaign, Horde Siege, or Versus modes depending on your preferences. If you are strictly jumping in for a solo or co-op cinematic playthrough, you can bypass downloading the multiplayer assets entirely and save valuable gigabytes.
Beyond storage, the upcoming shooter is packing serious technical horsepower. The game supports advanced upscaling tools like DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4, and Intel XeSS 3.0, alongside ray tracing and ultrawide monitor support for PC users. It also serves as one of the early test cases for Microsoft's newly introduced Mythic Achievements system, giving completionists a brand new badge of honor to chase when the Locust invasion kicks off.
Tags: Gears of War, Xbox, PC Gaming, Storage, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant