Introducing Gears of War: Reloaded
This year, Microsoft made an exciting announcement regarding the beloved franchise Gears of War, revealing the upcoming release of Gears of War: Reloaded. This complete remaster of the original title not only revitalizes the experience but also invites players to immerse themselves in the classic gameplay enhanced with cutting-edge graphics and features.
Upcoming Multiplayer Betas
During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, more details about Gears of War: Reloaded were shared. Notably, Microsoft is launching a series of multiplayer beta events to engage gamers ahead of the official release.
The first beta period is set from June 13 to June 15, offering players a chance to enjoy classic team deathmatch modes on familiar maps such as Gridlock, Raven Down, and Gold Rush. Following this, a second multiplayer beta will take place from June 20 to June 22, introducing the popular King of the Hill mode on the Canals map, while maintaining classic deathmatch gameplay with additional maps including Courtyard and War Machine.
How to Access the Beta
While these betas are not open to the public, players have several avenues to gain access:
- Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners will automatically receive an invitation.
- All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can join without any additional fees.
- Players who pre-order Gears of War: Reloaded will also secure their spot in the beta.
Technical Features of the Remaster
The remaster promises an impressive upgrade, featuring:
- Stunning visuals at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second for campaign mode.
- Multiplayer gameplay running at 120 frames per second.
- Enhanced assets, improved shadow effects, elimination of loading screens, and crossplay functionality.
Release Details
Gears of War: Reloaded is set to launch on August 26, 2025, across multiple platforms including PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Notably, it will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers at no additional cost. Furthermore, owners of the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will enjoy a free upgrade as long as their purchase was made before May 5, 2025.
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