Gears of War: Reloaded Beta Release Date and How to Join

The Beta dates are out now for Gears of War: Reloaded. The Coalition Games revealed the upcoming Gears of War Reloaded multiplayer beta during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Fans now have a deeper look into the remastered version of the original Gears of War and its multiplayer elements. Read further for the Gears of War: Reloaded Beta release date and how to join.

Gears of War Beta Release and How to Join

Welcome Back to the Army, Soldier

Revealed just a few months back, Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the original 2006 third-person shooter. Built from the ground up with 4K visuals, shadows, and texture revamps, 60-120 FPS modes, and fully supported cross-play. This will be the first game in the Gears Series to launch on a PlayStation for the first time, with Reloaded making its debut on the PlayStation 5.

Gears of War: Reloaded, along with its campaign, will return with the beloved 8v8 multiplayer modes. Set to release on the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on August 26, 2025. Fans will be able to take part in the Multiplayer Beta starting in June.

Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta Release Date

The beta for Gears of War: Reloaded Beta will run on two occasions, with June 13-15 marked for Team Deathmatch mode. While June 20-22 is booked for the King of the Hill Mode. Both betas will be open to select players who have met the following requirements:

Players who pre-ordered Gears of War: Reloaded on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or PlayStation 5.
Anyone who purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5, 2025.
Players with an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription.

Beta Modes and Maps

June 13-15 (Team Deathmatch on Gridlock, Raven Down, and Gold Rush)
June 20-22 (King of the Hill on Canals, Team Deathmatch on Courtyard, and War Machine)

Summary

This is an exciting update for anyone looking to test out the revamped multiplayer of Gears in stunning 4K Graphics. The Gears of War: Reloaded Beta invites will be sent out to the players automatically if they have met the criteria. Reloaded will be able to step back into the boots of Dominic once again and rage war against the Locust Hordes. The original Gears is one of the best narrative-driven third-person shooters out there. With an emotional story driven by its brilliant cast of characters. Paired with its modern remaster with updated graphics and visual features, the game is a must-try for new and returning players.