Gears of War: Reloaded hits all-time low of $10 — perfect timing before E-Day prequel

The Coalition is bringing back the iconic Gears of War franchise with Gears of War: E-Day, scheduled for release on October 6, 2026. The game will depict the events of Emergence Day — the first assault by the Locust Horde from beneath the planet Sera against humanity, which kicked off the entire series. As a direct prequel to the original Gears of War, E-Day aims to tell the story of where it all began.

With over a year until the new title arrives, now is an ideal opportunity to revisit the series from the beginning. Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered version of the 2009 Xbox 360 classic, is currently available on Steam at its lowest price ever: just $9.99. That represents a 75% discount off the full retail price.

The Reloaded edition includes all previously released DLC content, including additional story missions, multiplayer maps, and other extras. Beyond the content, the remaster brings modernized controls optimized for current platforms, 4K assets with enhanced textures, improved lighting and shadows, and up to 144 FPS performance in multiplayer modes. The game also supports VRR, ultrawide monitors, HDR, Dolby Vision, and surround sound.

A notable feature is the inclusion of image upscaling technologies such as DLSS 3.5 and FSR 3.1. This is particularly significant for handheld gaming devices like the ASUS ROG Ally, where the integrated Ryzen APU can sometimes struggle to maintain a consistent 60 frames per second at higher graphics settings. The upscaling techniques help deliver smoother gameplay without sacrificing visual quality.

For fans looking to catch up on the lore before E-Day launches, this deal offers a cost-effective way to experience the origins of the conflict. The remaster not only preserves the classic gameplay but also brings it up to modern standards, making it accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.