Gears of War E‑Day Open Beta delivers a curated package of cosmetics that players can unlock by completing specific challenges during its two‑week meet‑and‑greet.
Beta Access Windows
Players who have pre‑ordered the title or hold an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass can dive into early‑access from August 6‑10, 2026. Those without such entitlements may still participate in the public beta, running from August 13‑17 2026.
Unlockable Rewards
- Open Beta Medal
- First in the Fight Title
- Crush the Bug Icon
- Crush the Bug Emblem
- Crush the Bug Banner
- Crush the Bug Weapon Skin Set
How to Earn Them
- Launch the Multiplayer Beta to receive the Open Beta Medal.
- Drops 5 Prototype Lancer Chainsaw Executions for the First in the Fight Title.
- Secure 10 Revives to unlock the Crush the Bug Icon.
- Score 25 Headshots to obtain the Crush the Bug Emblem.
- Activate the Crush the Bug Banner by completing the beta’s weekly challenges.
- Extract from Horde Siege a total of 8 times on Infantry difficulty or higher to claim the Crush the Bug Weapon Skin Set.
Once all beta rewards are claimed, they transition into the main game launch on October 6, 2026. While class progress and player level reset for the release, the rewards themselves persist and can also be earned again during the second Open Beta weekend that begins on August 13.
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