Minimum and recommended specifications

Steam PC requirements · September 14, 2026[1]
ComponentMinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10, 64-bit; store build 19045.7291Windows 11, 64-bit, 25H2 or newer
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6850K / Core i5-10400AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5-11600K
Memory12GB RAM16GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 5050 / RTX 2060; AMD RX 6600 / RX 9060NVIDIA RTX 5060 / RTX 3060 Ti; AMD RX 6700 XT / RX 9060 XT
Storage130GB available on an SSD130GB available on an SSD
DirectX / networkDirectX 12 / broadband internetDirectX 12 / broadband internet
AudioWindows-compatible audio deviceWindows-compatible audio device

A hardware ray-tracing-capable GPU and SSD are required. Compare the full GPU model as well as RAM and CPU; keep additional SSD space available for the initial download and later updates.[1]

Display and graphics options

PC features[1]
FeatureSupport
Display modesBorderless, exclusive fullscreen and windowed.
Ultrawide21:9 and 32:9 in gameplay and menus.
Frame rateUncapped on capable hardware.
HDR / lightingHDR10 and hardware ray-traced lighting, reflections and shadows.
UpscalingNVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR Redstone.
Performance toolsOptional Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation on supported hardware, Variable Rate Shading and an in-game benchmark.

Use the built-in benchmark to compare settings on your machine. Start with a stable preset, adjust one setting at a time, and compare the result before making the next change. The minimum and recommended lists do not specify a resolution-and-FPS target.[1]

Keyboard, controllers and handhelds

Keyboard/mouse and controller inputs can be remapped. Steam lists full controller support and DualSense support. The product description also names Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally as handheld targets.[1]

Does E-Day support Steam Deck?

Yes. Steam’s product description advertises optimization for Steam Deck. Use its current compatibility details and your chosen settings when planning handheld play.[1]

Optional account linking enables roaming saves and cross-platform friend invitations. The Steam description supports two-to-four-player online co-op and up to eight-player competitive matches across supported platforms.[1]

Installation and connection help

For the August test’s shader compilation, controller and login issues, use the dated Beta Troubleshooting guide. For purchase and subscription options, see Release & Editions.[2][3]

Sources & further reading

  1. E-Day Steam listing: PC requirements, features & cross-platform playXbox Game Studios / Steam
  2. E-Day Open Beta: access, FAQ & August 12 updateThe Coalition · August 12, 2026
  3. Gears of War: E-Day official game pageXbox