Gears of War E-Day Beta Shatters Series Player Records
The Gears of War: E-Day beta has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam. Over 22,000 players have joined the beta, surpassing previous franchise highs. This success is expected to boost pre-order figures ahead of the game's October release.
Coverage across 3 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player count has once again blown past the series all-time peak thanks to the…
The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a new series record on Steam, with over 22,000 concurrent players. This surpasses previous records set by titles like Gears 5 and Gears Tactics. The beta, available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, includes a tutorial, PvP Versus mode, and the PvE Horde Siege mode.
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Crosses 20,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved over 22,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly surpassing previous entries in the franchise. Analyst Rhys Elliot estimates 1.2 million Xbox players participated, with a strong majority having played Gears 5. Pre-order figures on Steam have also doubled following the beta's success.
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam
The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E-Day has set a new record for the series on Steam, with a peak of 14,331 concurrent players in its first 24 hours. This figure surpasses previous entries like Gears of War 5 and Gears of War: Tactics, though the article notes context regarding PC availability and alternative storefronts. The beta includes both PvP versus and Horde modes, with further player engagement expected as the weekend progresses and the free-to-play period begins.
Gears of War: E-Day's Steam player peak has already passed the series' all-time record, and it's still…
The beta for Gears of War: E-Day has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record for the series on Steam, surpassing 14,000 players. This peak occurred during the early access phase for pre-order customers and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, before the full open beta begins on August 13. The game is set to release on October 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
