Gears of War: E-Day
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Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta Starts Today – Everything You Need to Know
An open beta for Gears of War: E-Day is now available, offering players early access to the game. The article provides details on what to expect from the beta, likely including gameplay information and technical aspects.
Does Gears of War: E-Day open beta progress carry over?
Progress made during the Gears of War: E-Day open beta will carry over between beta weekends, allowing players to retain their level and class progression. However, this progress will reset for the full game launch on October 6. Unlocked beta rewards will be available at launch.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta’s Early Access Starts, Studio Confirms Known Technical Issues
The Coalition has confirmed known technical issues and performance dips during the early access beta for Gears of War: E-Day. Players on PC are advised to update graphics drivers, while Xbox Series S users may experience hitches in Horde Siege mode. The beta runs until August 17th, with the full game releasing on October 6th for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Gears of War: E-Day's upcoming weekend beta suddenly gets PvP due to fan demand
The Coalition has announced that Player vs Player (PvP) versus modes will be added to the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day open beta due to fan demand. Initially planned to focus solely on Horde mode, the beta will now include PvP for limited periods starting this weekend. The beta will have two waves, with the first wave for early access players beginning August 6th and the second wave open to all players from August 13th.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta dates, times, rewards and content
The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day will be split into two phases, with early access for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass members running from August 6th to August 10th. The open beta for everyone else will take place from August 13th to August 17th. The beta will feature Horde and Versus modes, with specific rewards available for players who reach certain milestones.
There are a few gooduns in August's Xbox Game Pass line-up, including a surprisingly sexy, and funny, furniture dating sim
Xbox has announced its Game Pass additions for early August, featuring new titles like the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the unique furniture dating sim Date Everything!. The lineup also includes the Gears of War: E-Day open beta and other games such as Grounded 2 and PowerWash Simulator 2. This comes amidst significant restructuring within Microsoft's Xbox division, with new Xbox boss Asha Sharma recently reducing Game Pass prices to boost subscriber numbers.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Morning Tech Bits
The beta for Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on August 6th and will feature NVIDIA's DLSS technology. The article also briefly mentions ownership of Asus and a separate piece on data centers.
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Leads Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Lineup
The Xbox Game Pass lineup for August 2026 will include the open beta for Gears of War: E-Day, available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Several other games are also set to join the service during the first half of the month.
Xbox Game Pass Reveals First Wave Of August 2026 Games
Xbox Game Pass has revealed the first wave of games coming in August 2026, including Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation, and the Gears of War: E-Day beta. Later in the month, players can look forward to Bounty Star, Date Everything, Grounded 2, Ball X Pit, Cricket 26, Mio: Memories in Orbit, and Sandustry. Four games, including Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Firewatch, will be leaving the service on August 15.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout August, including an Early Access Open Beta for Gears of War: E-Day, Beast of Reincarnation, Bounty Star, and Cricket 26. Several games are also leaving the service on August 15, including Atlas Fallen and Firewatch. Additionally, classic original Xbox games are now available on PC and handheld devices.
Evening Reading - August 3, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including reviews for Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Rivals, updates on Gears of War: E-Day and Street Fighter 6, and announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Palworld Online. The article also touches on business news regarding GameStop stock and discusses physical video game media.
Games Inbox: Will the Xbox reset work for Microsoft?
Readers express concern over recent price increases for Xbox consoles and PC GPUs, questioning Microsoft's strategy and the future of console gaming. Discussions also touch on Nintendo's Direct presentation approach and the ongoing debate about digital versus physical game sales, with a focus on potential EU intervention regarding Sony's digital store practices.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta, Beast of Reincarnation, and More Headline Wave 1 of Game Pass in August
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding several titles in August, including a beta for Gears of War: E-Day starting August 6th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Other new additions include Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Grounded 2, and more. Several games will also be leaving the service on August 15th.
Gears of War: E-Day Features Simulated Ballistics and Travel Time, Mid-Aim Shoulder Swapping
Gears of War: E-Day will feature simulated ballistics with travel time for all weapons, enhancing realism and gameplay. The game will also introduce mid-aim shoulder swapping and round-by-round Active Reloads for specific weapons. The title is set to release on October 6th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a multiplayer beta beginning August 6th.
Cody Rhodes Went Full Street Fighter For SummerSlam
Wrestler Cody Rhodes incorporated Street Fighter elements into his attire and entrance for SummerSlam to promote the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The event also featured a Street Fighter 2-style character select screen and a Gears of War: E-Day sponsorship.
Weekend Discussion - August 2, 2026
This Weekend Discussion post from Shacknews reflects on various topics including a potential Ocarina of Time remake, strategies for Surviving Mars, the value of physical media, and music recommendations. It also highlights recent Shacknews articles covering Gears of War: E-Day, Blue Reflection Quartet, and Silent Hill: Townfall.
Xbox Series X/S Prices Hiked in Europe and UK By Up to €200/£170
Microsoft has increased the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles in Europe and the UK by up to €200 and £170 respectively. The Xbox Series S now starts at €449.99/£429.99, while the Xbox Series X digital edition is priced at €749.99/£619.99. These price hikes are attributed to ongoing memory shortages and may impact sales, especially with upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and the exclusive Gears of War: E-Day.
Xbox Could Potentially Have a “Window” to Leave Steam – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Microsoft, under Xbox's new strategy, might be planning to exit Steam for its PC releases. While Jez Corden of Windows Central reported that Microsoft has plans which could allow them to leave Steam, he also expressed doubt due to the significant revenue involved. This speculation follows recent Xbox console exclusive announcements and price hikes.
Phantom Blade Zero and The Blood of Dawnwalker Reportedly Top Steam Wishlists for 2026
Phantom Blade Zero reportedly leads Steam wishlists for games launching in 2026 with 1.62 million, followed by The Blood of Dawnwalker and others. This data, estimated by GameDiscoverCo, indicates significant player interest in upcoming titles, though wishlists do not guarantee sales.
