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Gears of War: Reloaded Responds to Beta Complaints With More Maps and Modes For This Weekend's Test
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 67647" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><img src="https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/06/09/ss-682b195f070e866bb5c203bf0694ce45d6f61ff1-1920x1080-1749476635818.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war-reloaded" target="_blank"><u>Gears of War: Reloaded</u></a>'s upcoming beta weekend will now last a little longer and include more content as developer The Coalition responds to feedback from players.</p><p></p><p>"We heard you," the team <a href="https://x.com/GearsofWar/status/1935414750034411784" target="_blank"><u>said</u></a> on social media. "More maps. More modes. More time."</p><p></p><p>As a result, this weekend's upcoming multiplayer beta has been extended — so the beta now runs from Friday June 20 at 12pm PDT to Sunday June 22 at 9pm PDT — and Execution has now joined the mode pool alongside King of the Hill on Gridlock, Raven Down (Courtyard and War Machine), and Canals. You'll also be able to play Team Deathmatch on the same maps via social matchmaking, with Gold Rush also in the pool.</p><p></p><p></p><p>That won't quite quell the issues some players had about server stability but to be honest, that's precisely what beta tests are for, right? Better to experience that instability now than when the game launches in a few weeks' time.</p><p></p><p>Last month Microsoft announced <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war-reloaded" target="_blank"><u>Gears of War: Reloaded</u></a>, a remaster of the <a href="https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war" target="_blank"><u>original 2006 game,</u></a> will launch on August 26 on PC, Xbox, and yes, even PlayStation. The shiny new version will come with improved visuals and audio, crossplay, and cross-progression, and all the DLC from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.</p><p></p><p>As a little treat for the Gears of War faithful, Gears of War: Reloaded will be a free upgrade for any players who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before the announcement. If you're one of the special ones, expect a code via a DM from Xbox ahead of the release.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means. It’s about the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we’re opening that door to more players than ever," Mike Crump, studio head at The Coalition, said at the time.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at </em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/vixx.bsky.social" target="_blank"><em>BlueSky</em></a><em>.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/gears-of-war-reloaded-responds-to-beta-complaints-with-more-maps-and-modes-for-this-weekends-test" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 67647, member: 1"] [IMG]https://assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2025/06/09/ss-682b195f070e866bb5c203bf0694ce45d6f61ff1-1920x1080-1749476635818.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war-reloaded'][U]Gears of War: Reloaded[/U][/URL]'s upcoming beta weekend will now last a little longer and include more content as developer The Coalition responds to feedback from players. "We heard you," the team [URL='https://x.com/GearsofWar/status/1935414750034411784'][U]said[/U][/URL] on social media. "More maps. More modes. More time." As a result, this weekend's upcoming multiplayer beta has been extended — so the beta now runs from Friday June 20 at 12pm PDT to Sunday June 22 at 9pm PDT — and Execution has now joined the mode pool alongside King of the Hill on Gridlock, Raven Down (Courtyard and War Machine), and Canals. You'll also be able to play Team Deathmatch on the same maps via social matchmaking, with Gold Rush also in the pool. That won't quite quell the issues some players had about server stability but to be honest, that's precisely what beta tests are for, right? Better to experience that instability now than when the game launches in a few weeks' time. Last month Microsoft announced [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war-reloaded'][U]Gears of War: Reloaded[/U][/URL], a remaster of the [URL='https://www.ign.com/games/gears-of-war'][U]original 2006 game,[/U][/URL] will launch on August 26 on PC, Xbox, and yes, even PlayStation. The shiny new version will come with improved visuals and audio, crossplay, and cross-progression, and all the DLC from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. As a little treat for the Gears of War faithful, Gears of War: Reloaded will be a free upgrade for any players who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before the announcement. If you're one of the special ones, expect a code via a DM from Xbox ahead of the release. "As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means. It’s about the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we’re opening that door to more players than ever," Mike Crump, studio head at The Coalition, said at the time. [I]Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at [/I][URL='https://bsky.app/profile/vixx.bsky.social'][I]BlueSky[/I][/URL][I].[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/gears-of-war-reloaded-responds-to-beta-complaints-with-more-maps-and-modes-for-this-weekends-test"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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