Gears of War: E-Day open beta opens August 13 ahead of October 6 launch

The Gears of War: E-Day open beta opens to all players on August 13, 2026, after early access began August 6 for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers. The full game launches October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC at US$69.99, and joins Game Pass day one — subscribers play the full release without a separate purchase.