Gears of War: Reloaded Responds to Beta Complaints With More Maps and Modes For This Weekend's Test

Gears of War: Reloaded's upcoming beta play volition present past a small longer and see much contented arsenic developer The Coalition responds to feedback from players.

"We heard you," the squad said connected societal media. "More maps. More modes. More time."

As a result, this weekend's upcoming multiplayer beta has been extended — truthful the beta present runs from Friday June 20 astatine 12pm PDT to Sunday June 22 astatine 9pm PDT — and Execution has present joined the mode excavation alongside King of the Hill connected Gridlock, Raven Down (Courtyard and War Machine), and Canals. You'll besides beryllium capable to play Team Deathmatch connected the aforesaid maps via societal matchmaking, with Gold Rush besides successful the pool.

That won't rather quell the issues immoderate players had astir server stableness but to beryllium honest, that's precisely what beta tests are for, right? Better to acquisition that instability present than erstwhile the crippled launches successful a fewer weeks' time.

Last period Microsoft announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the archetypal 2006 game, volition motorboat connected August 26 connected PC, Xbox, and yes, adjacent PlayStation. The shiny caller mentation volition travel with improved visuals and audio, crossplay, and cross-progression, and each the DLC from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

As a small dainty for the Gears of War faithful, Gears of War: Reloaded volition beryllium a escaped upgrade for immoderate players who purchased the integer mentation of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition earlier the announcement. If you're 1 of the peculiar ones, expect a codification via a DM from Xbox up of the release.

"As we attack the 20th day of Gears of War successful 2026, we’re reflecting connected what this franchise means. It’s astir the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we’re opening that doorway to much players than ever," Mike Crump, workplace caput astatine The Coalition, said astatine the time.

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