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Gears of War Remaster and Prequel Gear Up for Xbox and Franchise Milestones

A two-weekend beta for the cross-platform remaster opens June 13 as part of preparations for the 2026 E-Day prequel release.

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Overview

  • Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with day-one access for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
  • The multiplayer beta runs June 13–15 and June 20–22 for Reloaded pre-order holders, Game Pass members and Ultimate Edition owners to test cross-platform play at scale.
  • Reloaded brings native 4K resolution, 120 fps support, two-player campaign co-op and the full original multiplayer suite with cross-progression across all platforms.
  • Gears of War: E-Day, scheduled for 2026, serves as a prequel set 14 years before the series debut to depict the first Locust emergence on Sera and a young Marcus Fenix.
  • E-Day will arrive on PC and Xbox Series X|S to coincide with Gears of War’s 20th anniversary and Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebration.