Microsoft has officially put to rest rumours that the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day might launch on PlayStation 5. The company also released the official PC system requirements for the highly anticipated shooter.
Microsoft Reaffirms Console Exclusivity
Responding to speculation, Xbox CSO Matthew Ball stated that reports of Gears of War: E-Day coming to PS5 are completely false. He emphasised that both Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain exclusive to Xbox and PC platforms.
"These rumours are false," Ball explained. "Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will stay exclusive. There are no conversations and have been no conversations to reverse course."
Ball added that players can continue to expect signature exclusives from Xbox every year.
Why the Rumours Started
The speculation emerged amid reports of potential studio closures and layoffs within the Xbox division. Some fans assumed that financial pressures might force Microsoft to reconsider its exclusivity strategy. However, the company has denied any such plans.
Gears of War E-Day: A Prequel
Announced earlier this summer, Gears of War: E-Day serves as a prequel to the original 2006 game. Set 14 years before the events of Gears of War, it chronicles the devastating Emergence Day. The game is one of the best-looking first-party Xbox titles revealed this year, built on Unreal Engine 5.
Official PC System Requirements
Microsoft also unveiled the PC specifications for Gears of War: E-Day. The game requires a substantial 130GB of SSD storage. Below are the full requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 22H 19045.7291
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7 6850K / Intel Core i5 10400
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 5050 / Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / AMD RX 9060 / Intel Arc A580
- Storage: 130 GB SSD
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 (25H2)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5 11600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 5060 / Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / AMD RX 9060 XT / Intel Arc B580
- Storage: 130 GB SSD
The game is expected to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with no current plans for a PlayStation release.
