On August 26th, Gears of War Reloaded officially launches, but eager fans don’t have to wait that long for a sneak peek! In fact, there are two multiplayer beta tests on the horizon, with the first one kicking off this very weekend! Invitations for these testing sessions are being sent out as we speak.
Here are several methods to participate in the beta:
1. Preordering Reloaded grants you access.
2. Being a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriber also qualifies you.
3. If you purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition’s digital version before May 5, you will receive an access code.
4. The beta event is cross-platform, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC consoles.
Continue reading for details about the schedules of the betas, the content offered, and all other essential information.
Is it true that you’re referring to “Reloaded” as a remaster of the 2006 original Gears of War, but didn’t we already have another version? Indeed, in 2015 there was a remaster called “Gears of War: Ultimate Edition,” which also revamped the first game. However, “Reloaded” offers some extra technical improvements beyond that version.
2026 will see the release of the latest installment in the Gears series, titled “Gears of War: E-Day”. This game is scheduled to debut during Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Gears of War Reloaded beta dates
Weekend 1:
- Friday, June 13 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET to Sunday, June 15 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
Weekend 2:
- Friday, June 20 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET to Sunday, June 22 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
Supported platforms
The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: Reloaded is available across all platforms. You can find it on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, personal computers running Windows, Steam, and Nvidia GeForce Now.
Minimum PC specs
- OS Version: Windows 10 – 19H2
- Memory (RAM): 8GB
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 (Four-Core) or Intel i5 Skylake
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 / RX 5300 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650/1050 Ti or Intel Arc A380
- Video Memory: 3GB
- DirectX: Direct X12
- Disk Space: 70GB
What’s in the beta?
During the first weekend, Team Deathmatch will be played across three maps: Gridlock, Raven Down, and Gold Rush. In the second weekend, Team Deathmatch continues on the same maps as well as introducing Courtyard and War Machine. Additionally, the King of the Hill mode will be available exclusively on the Canals map in the second weekend.
Cross-platform and cross-progression
In the updated version of The Reloaded (beta), there’s an added feature that allows for cross-platform gameplay and cross-save progress. To participate in multiplayer sessions with users on different platforms, or to synchronize your game progress across multiple devices, you’ll need to establish a Microsoft Account and link it. You can disable the cross-platform play option from the Settings menu if needed.
Bonuses for playing
Those who pre-order Reloaded, in addition to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, will get a pair of multiplayer character skins – Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud. You can use these skins upon the game’s launch, which is scheduled for August 26th.
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