Gears of War
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| Developers | |
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| Epic Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft 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.
Key points
- Come with exclusive content (a new singleplayer chapter, 3 extra multiplayer maps, map editor, etc.)
- This game uses P2P connections only
- Not available digitally
General information
- Epic Games Forums
- Gearspedia - A wiki for the series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: SafeDisc disc check. | |
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- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE.
Essential improvements
Patch #3
- This update fixes an expired digital signatures issue that prevents all earlier versions of the game from launching. This is a required update.
- Also update the Games for Windows Marketplace Client afterwards.
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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Video settings
Disable motion blur
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
| Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
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.
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 | ||
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| 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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