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Gears of War: E‑Day open beta runs before Oct. 6, 2026; pre-orders get early access

Gears of War returns after a seven-year hiatus with Gears of War: E‑Day launching on October 6, 2026. The Coalition will run a two-week open beta ahead of launch, and players who pre-order any edition can start playing in the first week of that beta, effectively getting up to five days of early access. Physical retailers in some regions will issue beta codes at the time of purchase.

• Gears of War: E‑Day is scheduled to launch on October 6, 2026, marking the franchise's return after seven years.
• The Coalition is hosting a two-week open beta prior to launch, providing public access to the game before release.
• Pre-ordering any edition—digital or physical—grants early access in the first week of the beta and allows play up to five days before launch.
• Participating physical retailers in certain regions will provide beta codes at purchase time for customers who buy physical copies.