The Gears of War: E-Day open beta just got a huge new game mode, as The Coalition has added PvP Versus to its early-access weekend following requests from fans. Gears of War: E-Day is the next major installment in Xbox's long-running third-person shooter franchise, bringing the series back to the fan-favorite characters Dom and Marcus for a prequel story.
Xbox has a solid list of games slated for the future, but Gears of War: E-Day will do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to 2026.
Ahead of the first multiplayer beta weekend for Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition told fans via Twitter, "We hear you. We acted," before confirming PvP versus would be playable from August 6 through August 10. The decision followed multiple complaints from players who believed early beta access would also include competitive multiplayer alongside Horde Siege, particularly after pre-release Gears of War: E-Day previews had already shown content creators playing Versus. Some fans on Reddit and Twitter said the Horde-only beta had reduced their enthusiasm, while others argued that the restriction had not been communicated clearly when early access was promoted as a pre-order bonus. As...
