Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta FAQ Details Horde Siege Maps
The FAQ confirms the product version will have three Horde Siege maps, a notable expansion from the single map available in the beta, signaling the mode's scale as a core feature of the launch.
Key Facts
- The 'Gears of War: E-Day' open beta runs in two sessions: August 6-10 for early access and August 13-17 for the general public.
- The early access session is available to players who pre-ordered the game or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
- The Horde Siege mode supports up to 12 players across three squads of four, with four classes: Assault, Breacher, Marksman, and Medic.
- The open beta includes one Horde Siege map, while the product version will feature three maps.
- 'Gears of War: E-Day' is scheduled for release on October 7 for PC via Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Xbox Game Studios released an FAQ on August 4, 2026, for the open beta test of 'Gears of War: E-Day', developed by The Coalition and scheduled for release on October 7. The open beta runs in two sessions: August 6-10 for early access and August 13-17 for the general public. The first session is limited to players who pre-ordered the game or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. During early access, players can only play the PvE 'Horde Siege' mode, which supports up to 12 players across three squads of four. Players choose from four classes: Assault, Breacher, Marksman, or Medic. The objective is to defend a city from enemy invasion. The second session adds an evolved 4v4 PvP mode. The FAQ also notes that the open beta includes only one Horde Siege map, while the product version will feature three. Other differences, such as level caps and the number of versus modes and maps, are detailed in the FAQ. PC minimum and recommended specs for the beta were also released. 'Gears of War: E-Day' launches on October 7 for PC via Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, with Game Pass availability.
The FAQ clarifies the beta's scope and its differences from the final game. While the open beta offers only one map for Horde Siege, the full release will include three, giving players a sense of the mode's intended variety. The beta also imposes level caps and limits the number of versus modes and maps compared to the product version, though the FAQ does not specify exact numbers for these restrictions.
Early access participants can earn limited-time skins and profile customization elements by taking part in the beta. These rewards are tied to the beta period and are not available after it ends. The second beta session, open to all players, introduces the Versus mode, which is described as an evolved 4v4 PvP experience, though details on its mechanics are not provided in the FAQ.
The game is developed by The Coalition and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is scheduled for release on October 7 for PC via Microsoft Store and Steam, and for Xbox Series X|S. The title will also be available through Game Pass subscriptions. The FAQ also includes minimum and recommended PC specifications for the open beta, which are necessary for players to verify their systems can run the test.
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