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The Gears of War: E-Day open beta just got a huge new game mode, as The Coalition has added PvP Versus to its early-access weekend following requests from fans. Gears of War: E-Day is the next major installment in Xbox’s long-running third-person shooter franchise, bringing the series back to the fan-favorite characters Dom and Marcus for a prequel story.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Adds PvP Earlier Than Expected
Ahead of the first multiplayer beta weekend for Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition told fans via Twitter, “We hear you. We acted,” before confirming PvP versus would be playable from August 6 through August 10. The decision followed multiple complaints from players who believed early beta access would also include competitive multiplayer alongside Horde Siege, particularly after pre-release Gears of War: E-Day previews had already shown content creators playing Versus. Some fans on Reddit and Twitter said the Horde-only beta had reduced their enthusiasm, while others argued that the restriction had not been communicated clearly when early access was promoted as a pre-order bonus. As of now, the Versus client is available for fans to pre-download, but no official list of maps or game modes has been revealed yet.
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October 6, 2026
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Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
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Xbox Game Studios