Gears of War: Reloaded has been certified for the Steam Deck, allowing players to join Marcus Fenix on portable gaming adventures with the widely acclaimed handheld device.
Let's Rumble on the Move: Gears of War: Reloaded Stamps Steam Deck Verified and Ready to Rock!
Woohoo! Gamers with a love for mobility can kick some serious butt without being tethered down, thanks to Gears of War: Reloaded joining the Steam Deck Verified team! (Kudos to GamingOnLinux)
Sidenote: The "Steam Deck Verified" stamp has been tossed around a bit recklessly these days, with some games struggling under the pressure despite turning down their settings. But fret not about Gears of War: Reloaded giving you those headaches. The Coalition is known to be one of the most efficient studios around when it comes to cranking out optimized games for various hardware setups. And let's not forget that The Coalition is on a mission with Gears of War: Reloaded to bring its original glory to Steam for the very first time.
Now, I'm itching to see how Gears of War: Reloaded performs on Valve's sleek, handheld gaming device when it officially drops. During my recent trip to Summer Game Fest 2025, I had a hands-on experience with Gears of War: Reloaded on the upcoming Xbox Ally X in L.A. This bad boy boasts significantly more power than the Steam Deck (and it's surely destined for a higher price tag) but still managed to maintain an average of 75 FPS or higher while rocking the High settings.
Gears of War: Reloaded will storm your favorite gaming platforms starting Aug. 26, 2025, smashing its way onto Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Windows PC (Steam and Xbox PC), and PlayStation 5. As with all Xbox first-party games, this beast will be available Day One in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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Finer Details: A Closer Look at Gears of War: Reloaded's Perks
Gears of War: Reloaded runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, delivering near-locked 60 FPS with the High settings, sans any major adjustments. The game has officially earned the Steam Deck Verified badge, ensuring a flawless fit with the built-in controls, touchpads, and default graphics settings.
Comparatively, the Xbox Ally X, with its enhanced hardware, chugs along at an average of 75 FPS or more while rocking the High settings.
Here's a quick breakdown of device performance:
| Device | Average FPS | Settings | Notes ||---------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------------------|| Steam Deck | Near 60 FPS | High | Smooth performance out of box || Xbox Ally X | 75 FPS or higher | High | More powerful hardware, higher price |
Gears of War: Reloaded's Prerequisites
Although precise minimum system requirements for the Steam Deck version haven't been disclosed in the sources, the Steam Deck's hardware specs (AMD APU with RDNA 2 graphics and 16GB RAM) establish a baseline for portable play.
For other platforms, Gears of War: Reloaded is tailored to fit modern gaming PCs and consoles with the following requirements:
- Windows PC (Steam and Xbox PC): Modern GPU that supports DirectX 12, coupled with sufficient CPU/RAM for handling the remastered graphics and smooth gameplay (exact minimum specs can be found in the ballpark of mid-range gaming rigs).
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud: Native support, no additional requirements.
- PlayStation 5: Optimized for PS5 hardware.
Since the game is designed for contemporary consoles and PCs, the bare-minimum requirements generally include a GPU equivalent to or better than an Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580, 8-16GB of RAM, and a modern multi-core CPU to maintain a smooth performance.
The Final Take: Mobilize Your Way to Victory!
Gears of War: Reloaded promises a kick-ass portable gaming experience for the Steam Deck thanks to its optimization efforts and the Steam Deck Verified badge, ensuring a faultless match with the built-in controls and touchpads for a seamless gaming session on the go. The Xbox Ally X outperforms the Steam Deck with an average of 75 FPS or higher, underscoring its superior hardware. The minimum system requirements for PC fall in line with current gaming standards, while the game runs natively on contemporary consoles and is fully optimized for handheld devices like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X.
- Gamers looking for a portable gaming experience can rejoice as Gears of War: Reloaded runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, delivering near-locked 60 FPS with the High settings, thanks to steam deck verification.
- The Xbox Ally X, a more powerful device, maintains an average of 75 FPS or more while running Gears of War: Reloaded on high settings, setting a high standard for performance.
- Gears of War: Reloaded will be available on various platforms, including Xbox Series X, Windows PC (Steam and Xbox PC), and PlayStation 5, with optimized performance for each device.
- For smooth performance on Windows PC or Xbox, a modern GPU that supports DirectX 12, sufficient CPU/RAM, and a GPU equivalent to or better than an Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 are recommended.
