Gears of War: Reloaded cross-platform multiplayer beta coming this month

A multi-weekend multiplayer beta for the Gears of War remake has been officially announced for this month, with the first test beginning this weekend.

The details:

• With the release of a new trailer, Xbox has confirmed that Gears of War: Reloaded’s first beta test will begin on Friday, June 13, and last until June 15 for Game Pass subscribers, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners, and those who pre-ordered Reloaded. This will be followed by a second weekend running from June 20 to June 22.

• The first beta will feature a standard Team Deathmatch mode with its map pool consisting of Gridlock, Raven Down, and Gold Rush. Meanwhile, the second weekend will bring a new King of the Hill mode to the Canals map, as well as War Machine and Courtyard for Team Deathmatch, in addition to the returning maps.

• Both weekends will be available on all platforms, including the Xbox Series X/S, PC, and, for the first time in franchise history, the PlayStation 5. Those who pre-order the game or subscribe to Game Pass will also get the Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud multiplayer skins.

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