{"id":278075,"date":"2025-06-08T19:13:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T19:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/gears-of-war-reloaded-multiplayer-beta-begins-this-weekend-preorder-now-for-access\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:09","slug":"gears-of-war-reloaded-multiplayer-beta-begins-this-weekend-preorder-now-for-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/gears-of-war-reloaded-multiplayer-beta-begins-this-weekend-preorder-now-for-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta Begins This Weekend \u2013 Preorder Now for Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/gears-of-war-reloaded\/9p8ps6993lsl\">Gears of War: Reloaded<\/a><\/em> <\/strong>launches August 26, 2025, for $39.99 SRP on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, Steam, and arrives day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass with Xbox Play Anywhere support.\u202f\u00a0<br \/>Preorder now for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/store\/productid\/9p8ps6993lsl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2523720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/concept\/10008829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PlayStation 5<\/a> for access to the two-weekend Multiplayer Beta that begins June 13, 2025.\u202f\u00a0<br \/>Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass members, and existing owners of <em>Gears of War: Ultimate Edition<\/em> (digital) also get access to the Multiplayer Beta.\u202f\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>For many of us, the original <em>Gears of War<\/em> in 2006 was a game changer. It pushed the limits of technology, visual fidelity, and ushered in the HD-era on the Xbox 360, led by amazing players all over the world. And we all remember how the beautifully crafted and iconic \u201cMad World\u201d trailer hit us on an emotional level.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As we look ahead to the 20<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the Gears of War franchise next year, we wanted to celebrate this milestone with you by welcoming a new generation of players across devices to the Gears family \u2014 and what better way than to revisit the iconic original that started it all.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/em> is a remaster of the blockbuster first <em>Gears of War<\/em>, now fully optimized for the latest generation of gaming platforms, arriving August 26, 2025 \u2013 and you can get your first chance to play it during the Multiplayer Beta.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_4K_ScreenShot_01-15e2dd68cb79e751d07c.jpg\" alt=\"Gears of War Reloaded Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_4K_ScreenShot_01-15e2dd68cb79e751d07c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_4K_ScreenShot_01-15e2dd68cb79e751d07c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_4K_ScreenShot_01-15e2dd68cb79e751d07c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_4K_ScreenShot_01-15e2dd68cb79e751d07c-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Multiplayer Beta Starting June 13<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>You can experience all the curb-stomping mayhem of the versus multiplayer via a two-weekend, cross-platform and cross-play Multiplayer Beta that runs June 13-15 and June 20-22.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are three ways to gain access:\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preorder <em>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/em> digitally for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Steam or PlayStation 5\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Own a digital copy of <em>Gears of War: Ultimate Edition*\u202f<\/em>\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_Gridlock_MP_Map-24752f96e325d2cb9940.jpg\" alt=\"Gears of War Reloaded Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_Gridlock_MP_Map-24752f96e325d2cb9940.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_Gridlock_MP_Map-24752f96e325d2cb9940-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_Gridlock_MP_Map-24752f96e325d2cb9940-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/GoW_Reloaded_Gridlock_MP_Map-24752f96e325d2cb9940-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Multiplayer Beta Weekend 1 runs June 13-15 and features a social multiplayer experience in the classic Team Deathmatch mode across three maps including the fan-favorite Gridlock, as well as Raven Down and Gold Rush.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, June 13 from 7pm UTC (12pm PST) to Sunday, June 15 at 7pm UTC (12pm PST)\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Multiplayer Beta Weekend 2 runs June 20-22 and adds the competitive King of the Hill mode on the map Canals being added to the mix, along with the maps Courtyard and War Machine for use in Team Deathmatch.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, June 20 from 7pm UTC (12pm PST) to Sunday, June 22 at 7pm UTC (12pm PST)\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Official Xbox Podcast: Learn More About <em>Gears of War Reloaded<\/em><\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive | Gears of War: Reloaded\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KgGSc6gAwfY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As detailed on the Official Xbox Podcast, Studio Head Mike Crump and Studio Technical Director Kate Rayner let us know that <em>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/em> is the definitive release of the iconic original that started it all. Not only does this remaster include all post-launch content from the original and Ultimate Edition, it also delivers a litany of technical achievements that weren\u2019t possible 20 or even 10 years ago.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking 4K assets, remastered textures, HDR support, but also platform scaling capabilities that make it possible to play <em>Gears of War Reloaded <\/em>across a multitude of devices that you own, from the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, to PC, to console, and more. Where the original <em>Gears of War<\/em> was a technical achievement for Xbox 360 \u2014 <em>Gears of War Reloaded<\/em> is shaping up to be a triumph across all devices. Check out the full episode above.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preorder and Game Pass Bonuses: Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud Character Skins<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Gears-Reloaded-Preorder-Skins-9a01b72c8157f4a0da49.jpg\" alt=\"Preorder Skins for Gears of War: Reloaded\" class=\"wp-image-209604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Gears-Reloaded-Preorder-Skins-9a01b72c8157f4a0da49.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Gears-Reloaded-Preorder-Skins-9a01b72c8157f4a0da49-578x578.jpg 578w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Gears-Reloaded-Preorder-Skins-9a01b72c8157f4a0da49-683x683.jpg 683w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Gears-Reloaded-Preorder-Skins-9a01b72c8157f4a0da49-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Those that preorder <em>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/em>, digitally or physically, and Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC members will receive two character skins for use in multiplayer, including:\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adam Fenix<\/strong><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>Father of Marcus Fenix and legendary military scientist who invented the Hammer of Dawn. Now he\u2019s geared up and ready to help defend humanity from the Locust Horde.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anya Stroud<\/strong><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>The guiding voice of Delta Squad, from the desk at COG CIC to the warzones of Ephyra, Anya is trained and ready to curb stomp some grubs.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><sub>*<em>Multiplayer Beta Access for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Owners: Must have purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (digital-only) prior to May 5, 2025 at 16:00 UTC.<\/em>\u202f\u00a0<\/sub><\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1749408709994\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9p8ps6993lsl\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p8ps6993lsl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.55549.14083498106527717.baf556ff-4380-4b5b-9e66-afb4977d6535.ed9482e8-90c6-4198-952b-9a084078cb92?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Gears of War: Reloaded\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Gears of War: Reloaded<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\tThe iconic original, faithfully remastered.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the origins of one of gaming\u2019s most acclaimed franchises like never before. Featuring 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS support, and the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms, this is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/06\/08\/gears-of-war-reloaded-pre-order-beta-xbox-games-showcase\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Summary Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, for $39.99 SRP on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, Steam,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":278076,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278075"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278075\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/278076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}