NVIDIA has added another themed graphics card to its ongoing Summer of RTX promotion. This time the prize is a GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition finished with a custom vinyl wrap inspired by Gears of War: E-Day.
The card itself is a standard Founders Edition model. NVIDIA has not modified the PCB, cooling system, or any technical specifications. The only change is the exterior artwork that ties the hardware to the upcoming Gears of War title. Similar limited designs have already appeared earlier in the same campaign for other games, including 007 First Light and CONTROL Resonant.
To enter the giveaway, users need to leave a comment that includes the hashtag #RTXPowersPlay on NVIDIA’s official social media channels. No further steps such as purchases, account registrations, or multiple entries across platforms have been listed in the announcement. The simplicity of the entry method is consistent with previous stages of the Summer of RTX promotion.
The focus on the RTX 5080 rather than the higher-end RTX 5090 continues a noticeable shift in NVIDIA’s recent marketing. Earlier in the year the company highlighted a Resident Evil Requiem-themed RTX 5090. Since then promotional materials have leaned more heavily toward the 5080, a move observers have linked to the flagship card’s high retail price and ongoing supply constraints.
Gears of War: E-Day is still in its pre-release phase, with an open multiplayer beta running and a full launch scheduled for later in 2026. Pairing the game with a limited hardware giveaway gives NVIDIA a way to keep the title visible among PC players while the beta generates feedback and the marketing campaign builds. Custom wraps on Founders Edition cards have become a recurring tool for these cross-promotions because they create a collectible item without requiring a special production run of the board itself.
Because the giveaway runs through official NVIDIA social channels, participants should make sure they are commenting on verified accounts. Using the exact hashtag is required for the entry to count. NVIDIA has not published a fixed end date or the number of winners in the available announcement, so the window remains open for now.
The Summer of RTX campaign has already featured multiple game-themed 5080 cards. Each one follows the same pattern: a standard Founders Edition board given a unique exterior design tied to a current or upcoming title, paired with a low-friction social entry method. The Gears of War: E-Day version continues that approach and keeps the promotion aligned with a major Xbox Game Studios release that has strong interest on PC.
For players who already planned to upgrade to a 50-series card, the giveaway offers a chance at a visually distinct version that will not be available through normal retail channels. Even those who do not win still see additional visibility for both the hardware and the game during the beta period.
NVIDIA’s decision to keep the technical hardware unchanged while altering only the exterior keeps production simple and avoids any confusion about performance or warranty. The card that winners receive will behave exactly like a regular RTX 5080 Founders Edition once installed. The wrap is purely cosmetic, designed to stand out in a PC build and signal the owner’s participation in the promotion.
As Gears of War: E-Day moves through its beta and toward launch, hardware partners are looking for ways to stay connected to the conversation. A limited themed graphics card is one of the more direct methods available. NVIDIA has used the same tactic with other titles this summer, and the E-Day edition fits cleanly into that sequence.
Anyone interested in entering needs only to locate the relevant post on NVIDIA’s official social media and leave a comment containing #RTXPowersPlay. The prize is a one-of-a-kind visual take on the RTX 5080 that ties directly into the upcoming Gears of War game. While supplies of the standard card remain subject to broader market conditions, this particular wrapped version exists only through the giveaway.
The Summer of RTX promotion continues with its latest game-themed hardware prize. The custom Gears of War: E-Day GeForce RTX 5080 is available to win through a simple hashtag comment, keeping the barrier to entry low while adding another collectible design to the campaign.
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