The Gears of War: Reloaded launch date is going to be special for many. Some understandably can’t wait another few weeks until then. If this describes you, and you can’t wait for lethal liaisons with Locusts, the Gears of War: Reloaded beta might be what you need.
Gears of War: Reloaded is the dream for many PlayStation players. I fall into this category, as I’ve never owned an Xbox or had the willingness to play the franchise on PC. The long-awaited PS5 port of Gears of War still feels like a fever dream in many ways, but it’s happening.
Reloaded serves as a good resting point before E-Day, and the beta is a golden opportunity.
When Does The Gears of War: Reloaded Beta Start?
The Gears of War: Reloaded multiplayer beta is already live, and you can download and start playing it right now!
The beta started on June 13, and you don’t have a lot of time to enjoy the first one. We’ve got more information on the beta’s length, when the next one is, and Gears of War participation details below.
Gears of War: Reloaded Beta Dates & Times
The first Gears of War: Reloaded multiplayer beta is from June 13 to June 15, whereas the second one starts on June 20 and finishes up on June 22—both with a 12 PM PST start and end time.
If you want a more digestible and easy way of checking the beta’s dates and time, check out the table below.
| Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta Dates | Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta Times |
|---|---|
| Beta 1: Friday, June 13 (Start date) | 7 PM UTC (12 PM PST) |
| Beta 1: Sunday, June 15 (End date) | 7 PM UTC (12 PM PST) |
| Beta 2: Friday, June 20 (Start date) | 7 PM UTC (12 PM PST) |
| Beta 2: Sunday, June 22 (End date) | 7 PM UTC (12 PM PST) |
How to Play The Gears of War: Reloaded Beta
Xbox is giving you three ways to play the beta: Preorder Gears of War: Reloaded digitally on any platform, have Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership, or have owned a digital copy of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5.
Game Pass
If you have an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership, you can play the beta for free. Check your Xbox account status to see if your membership is active. If you don’t have have, it might be worth getting a month and seeing if the game is for you before shelling out for a full purchase.
Own Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners before May 25, 2025, are automatically entitled to the multiplayer beta. Check your account or messages for a code or invitation to participate, and start blasting!
Pre-Order
Pre-order Gears of War: Reloaded on any platform—PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC—and you’re able to download the content.
How excited are you for Gears of War: Reloaded? Are you going to take part in either of its multiplayer betas? Let us know through the Insider Gaming forum.
Also, read about how to get Gears of War: Reloaded for free on Xbox and PC
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