Gears of War: Reloaded Preload Available Now — 68 GB Download Size on Xbox and PC
The new Gears of War: Reloaded preload is live now for pre‑order customers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass members, clocking in at approximately 68.43 GB on Xbox Series X | S and PC systems via Microsoft Store or Steam. A smaller preload (~12–13 GB) was also observed for earlier multiplayer beta access. |
📅 Release Platforms & Timeline
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Windows (Microsoft Store & Steam) |
Upgrade Path: Owners of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition receive Reloaded as a free upgrade.
Game Pass: Available Day 1 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Cross Features: Includes full cross‑play and cross‑progression across all platforms when signed into a Microsoft account.
⚙️ Beta vs Preload Sizes
Beta Client Size:
PS5 users saw a beta file size of 11.758 GB
Xbox preload observed between 12–13 GB depending on region/platform
Full Preload Size:
Main preload file is around 68.43 GB
Full install expected to be 80–90 GB to allow for version cache and overhead.
✅ TL;DR
Gears of War: Reloaded preload now available at ~68 GB for Xbox and PC (Steam included), exclusive to pre-orders and Game Pass users.
Full release on August 26, 2025, also debuting on PlayStation 5—marking the franchise’s first appearance on a Sony console.
Early beta versions clocked in at ~12–13 GB; full install will be significantly larger.
Features cross-play, cross-progression, Day-One Game Pass access, and 4K / 120 FPS support depending on platform.
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