Last weekend, Gears of War Reloaded had its first multiplayer beta test, and testing will resume this coming weekend. However, the team behind the game wants players to know that it has listened to comments about the first beta, and expanded the hours and the options for the second weekend.
On the game’s social media accounts, Gears of War Reloaded developer The Coalition announced the changes. The start time remains June 20 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, but the test has now been lengthened by nine hours to Sunday, June 22 at 9 PM PT / June 23 12 AM ET.
We heard you.
More maps. More modes. More time.
This weekend’s Multiplayer Beta has been extended and Execution will now be playable along with KOTH. pic.twitter.com/KRM0viG5VU— Gears of War (@GearsofWar) June 18, 2025
As noted in the post, Execution has been added to the beta alongside King of the Hill on Gridlock, Raven Down (Courtyard and War Machine), and Canals. Team Deathmatch and Gold Rush options are also available.
Gears of War Reloaded is the second remaster of the original game from 2006. All of the post-launch content from the game’s first remaster, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, will be included. Microsoft has also been sending free upgrades for Reloaded to anyone who already has Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
Microsoft will drop Gears of War Reloaded on August 28 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. Cross-platform play and cross-progression will be supported. This will be the first time that Gears of War has appeared on a PlayStation system. Microsoft has yet to confirm that the next game, Gears of War: E-Day, will be cross-platform when it launches in 2026 as part of Xbox’s 25th anniversary.
