(UPD) The Gear of War: E-Day beta takes over 62 GB of free space

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(UPD) The Gear of War: E-Day beta takes over 62 GB of free space

Update from August 4, 2026, at 9:51 p.m. BST / 4:51 p.m. ET / 1:51 p.m. PT

The Coalition has announced on its social media that the PvP mode will also be included during the beta early access, which begins on August 6. It will be playable alongside the Horde Siege PvE mode.

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Ahead of its launch on October 6 (or October 1 if you go for the Premium Edition), Gears of War: E-Day will be available to try out in a beta on XBOX Series and PC this month.

The Coalition is giving fans the chance to download this trial version right now. The file is exactly 62.28 GB. Those who have pre-ordered the game or are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass will have access to an early beta phase from August 6 at 8:00 PM to August 10 at 6:00 PM (BST). This one features a taste of the Horde Siege PvE mode.

Afterward, the beta will be open to everyone from August 13 at 8:00 p.m. to August 17 at 6:00 p.m. (BST). This one also includes the competitive 4v4 mode. Participants will receive several rewards, including a character skin, a weapon skin, and items to customize their player profile.

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Source: gearsofwar.com

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