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Revision as of 16:13, 28 January 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Epic Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Game Studios | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 6, 2007 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
| Gears of War | |
|---|---|
| Gears of War | 2007 |
| Gears of War: Ultimate Edition | 2016 |
| Gears of War 4 | 2016 |
| Gears POP! | 2019 |
| Gears 5 | 2019 |
| Gears Tactics | 2020 |
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
Key points
- Install Title Update 3 to fix an issue with expired digital signatures.[1]
- Come with exclusive content (a new singleplayer chapter, 3 extra multiplayer maps, map editor, etc.)
- This game uses P2P connections only.
General information
- Epic Games Forums
- Gearspedia - A wiki for the series
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.
- No longer available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Title Update 3 fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching.[1] This is a required update.
- Exit Asus Auto Updater (if it is running) prior to installing to prevent installation issues.[4]
- English, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish
- Czech, Hungarian, Polish: install Patch 1.2, then install the Czech, Hungarian, Polish Title Update 3
- Russian
Update Games for Windows - LIVE
| Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
Display settings
Disable motion blur
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Controller support.
Mouse acceleration
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | Latin America and Spanish translations are available, depends from instalation disk. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | Xbox 360 version only. | ||
| LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
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| Online play | Versus, Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| UDP | 80, 3074 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
"You cannot run the game with modified executable code. Please reinstall the game." error
- Install Title Update 3 to fix an issue with digital signatures.[1]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9, 10 | |
| Shader Model support | 3, 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Games for Windows - LIVE |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.4 GHz AMD 2.0 GHz |
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| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1700 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Gears of War - GEARS OF WAR FOR WINDOWS UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ UPDATES & TITLE UPDATES Support Start Here Technical Support - Xbox.com Forums