The wait is nearly over. Ahead of its official launch on August 26, 2025, Gears of War: Reloaded is opening its doors for a two-weekend Multiplayer Beta that brings curb-stomping chaos back to the frontline. Set your calendars: the beta runs June 13–15 and June 20–22, and it’s your first chance to experience the iconic original Gears remastered for a new generation.

Who Gets In?

Access to the beta is granted in three ways:

• Pre-ordering Gears of War: Reloaded digitally on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, or PlayStation 5
• Having an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership
• Owning a digital copy of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Beta Weekend 1: June 13–15

The first round of the Multiplayer Beta kicks off on Friday, June 13 at 7 PM UTC (12 PM PST) and wraps on Sunday, June 15 at the same time. Players will dive into a social multiplayer experience featuring the classic Team Deathmatch mode across three maps:

• Gridlock
• Raven Down
• Gold Rush

Beta Weekend 2: June 20–22

The action returns the following weekend, with even more to love. King of the Hill, Gears’ fiercely competitive objective mode, joins the fray alongside three additional maps:

• Canals (King of the Hill)
• Courtyard (Team Deathmatch)
• War Machine (Team Deathmatch)

Weekend 2 runs from Friday, June 20 at 7 PM UTC through Sunday, June 22.

More Than a Remaster

Gears of War: Reloaded is more than just a remaster, it restores the 2006 classic with 4K graphics, HDR, and cross-play functionality on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. The game is now the most accessible title supporting Cloud Gaming and Play Anywhere.

Players on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or those who preorder the game will also unlock exclusive multiplayer character skins:

• Adam Fenix
• Anya Stroud

Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, for $39.99 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, and will be available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.