The Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta is scheduled to start on August 6, 2026 for early access, and it will run across two weekends later this summer. Early access appears to be tied to pre-orders or Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass, with the beta dates noted as subject to change.

What’s confirmed

  • Early access starts August 6, 2026 and runs through August 10, 2026.
  • The beta is set to span two weekends in total.
  • The game itself is slated for October 6, 2026.

Access notes

  • The official Xbox listing says you can get early access by pre-ordering or having Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass.
  • Microsoft’s Gears of War page also describes this as open beta access tied to pre-order bonuses.

One caveat

There are a few unofficial videos and forum posts discussing the beta, but the clearest date comes from the official Xbox product page and Gamespot’s reporting.

TL;DR: If you mean the multiplayer beta, it begins August 6, 2026 for early access.