{"id":1131670,"date":"2026-08-05T10:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1131670\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:31:20","slug":"gears-of-war-e-day-preload-now-live-ahead-of-multiplayer-beta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1131670\/","title":{"rendered":"Gears Of War: E-Day Preload Now Live Ahead Of Multiplayer Beta"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Gears<\/a><\/p>\n

Update [Wed 5th Aug 2026, 9:19am]:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will you look at that? The Coalition were listening and have now enabled Versus in the Early Access Beta.<\/p>\n

Here’s what they had to say on X\/Twitter<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce2 We heard you. We acted. PvP Versus is coming to this weekend’s early access period for the Open Beta. Available for pre-download now.\u2014 Gears of War (@GearsofWar) August 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Original Story:<\/strong> Who wants toast?! Oh yeah, the highly anticipated Gears of War: E-Day<\/a> Multiplayer Beta is almost upon us, and preloads are now live for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, as well as for those of you who pre-ordered the Xbox console exclusive.<\/p>\n

Clocking in at just a little over 62GB<\/strong> on Series X, The Coalition’s upcoming E-Day Beta can now be installed on console, and via the Xbox PC app. Here’s a look at what makes up the gigas:<\/p>\n

\"Gears<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, as you can see, the Multiplayer Beta is split into two separate downloads: Horde Siege (39.1GB)<\/strong> and Versus (39.1GB)<\/strong>. For those who pre-ordered or subscribe to XGP Ultimate\/PC, the Early Access Beta running from August 6-10<\/strong> will only include the revamped Horde Siege mode. The following weekend, August 13-17<\/strong>, the Open Beta will be available to everyone and will feature both Versus PVP and Horde Siege.<\/p>\n

Understandably, the decision to lock the ‘paid’ Early Access Beta to Horde Siege exclusively has ruffled some feathers amongst players who were hoping to jump into early scraps. I completely get where they’re coming from. It does feel a bit bizarre to restrict a portion of the Beta, specifically the portion populated by E-Day’s early adopters. That said, Horde Siege is easily the highlight of the Multiplayer Beta, and it’s where I’d recommend spending the majority of your time.<\/p>\n

You can access Gears of War: E-Day’s Multiplayer Beta by searching for it on the Xbox Store<\/a>, although a full download will only appear to those who have received a pre-order Beta code, or if you’re actively subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.<\/p>\n