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gaming7 days ago•3 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Unveils a Battle Royale–Inspired 4v4 PvP With a Charging Power Core

Gears of War: E-Day adds Crucible, a 4v4 PvP mode that blends battle royale pacing with classic Gearsmaps: teams grab a Power Core, carry it to a scoring zone, and defend as the zone shrinks, creating tense close-quarters clashes. The Power Core enables a short-range charged attack but restricts mobility, encouraging strategic play and backstabbing defenses. Crucible is one of four PvP modes at launch (alongside Team Deathmatch, Conquest, and Demolition), and Gears of War: E-Day arrives Oct 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one Game Pass support.

via GameSpot|

#4v4-pvp #battle-royale-inspired #crucible-mode

gaming10 days ago•8 min saved

Gear's E-Day Beta Outpaces MW4 on Xbox Despite CoD Hype

MW4's early-access beta on Xbox debuted as the week’s biggest new entry but drew only about 46.6% of the player count of Gears of War: E-Day's beta, likely due to access differences (MW4 pre-orders and promo codes vs. E-Day’s Game Pass Ultimate access). An open MW4 beta later in August could narrow the gap, but early data suggests Gear’s beta engaged Xbox players more strongly despite CoD’s franchise popularity.

via TrueAchievements|

#call-of-duty #game-pass #gaming

gaming10 days ago•137 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Hints at the Franchise’s Best Story Yet

Windows Central's Jez Corden previews two missions from Gears of War: E-Day, praising its dense, lived‑in Kalona environments, dynamic cover and a darker, more desperate tone that emphasizes civilians amid the Locust threat; if the full campaign sustains this quality, E-Day could be remembered as the series’ best story and mark a renaissance for The Coalition, releasing October 6, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

via Windows Central|

#campaign #gaming #gears-of-war

gaming22 days ago•7 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Goes Live with Core Upgrades Ahead of Launch

Gears of War: E-Day’s Open Beta launches today for Xbox players (with Game Pass Essential) and Steam users, running until August 17, bringing anti-cheat enforcement, stability fixes, Series S improvements, Horde Siege hit-detection updates, Prototype Lancer balance changes, and clarified Auto-Aim options, with PC driver/SSD prerequisites highlighted ahead of the full launch on October 6, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war-e-day #horde-siege

gaming23 days ago•3 min saved

Gears E-Day Beta Takes Center Stage in Xbox Free Play Days Plus Two More Titles

Xbox Free Play Days run this weekend with Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta (Aug 13–17) for Game Pass Essential+ members on Xbox Series X|S and PC, plus Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross (Aug 13–16; Asdivine Cross also on PC); download via the Xbox Store, enjoy limited-time purchase discounts, and share beta feedback ahead of Gears’ Oct 6 launch. Note: console multiplayer requires an active Game Pass with online multiplayer access.

via XBOX Wire|

#asdivine-cross #free-play-days #gaming

gaming23 days ago•5 min saved

Gears of War E-Day opens beta as Free Play Days kick off this weekend

This weekend’s Free Play Days let Game Pass subscribers try Asdivine Cross and Sunderfolk for a limited time, plus the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer open beta; you’ll need an active Game Pass to play, the E-Day beta has no achievements, and the two other titles have longer completion estimates (Asdivine Cross ~40–50 hours, Sunderfolk ~20–25 hours).

via TrueAchievements|

#asdivine-cross #free-play-days #gaming

gaming25 days ago•7 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day's Limited-Access Beta Draws Big Crowd

The Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta drew a sizable crowd during its limited-access early weekend, earning a top-10 Xbox Top 40 rank and signaling strong launch potential. The full open beta begins August 13, 2026 for all Xbox players, with PC Game Pass subscribers and pre-orders eligible to join earlier; full achievements land on October 6, 2026 as the game eyes a major release later this year.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war-e-day #multiplayer

technology27 days ago•1 min saved

Radeon GPUs Struggle to Hit 1440p Playable FPS in Gears of War E-Day

Benchmark results for Gears of War E-Day on Unreal Engine 5 at 2560x1440 with max settings show NVIDIA GPUs delivering far higher FPS than AMD Radeon cards, with RTX 5090 ~51 FPS (min 44) and RTX 4090 ~38 FPS, while AMD RX 7900 XTX ~21 FPS (min 16), RX 9070 XT ~22 FPS (min 18), and mid/low-end RDNA2 cards around 12–14 FPS (6750 XT ~9 FPS), meaning native 1440p playability is not achieved on current Radeon GPUs.

via GameGPU|

#1440p #amd #gears-of-war-e-day

technology27 days ago•21 min saved

Gears of War E-Day Beta benchmarks map PC hardware demands across GPUs and CPUs

Open Beta benchmarks for Gears of War E-Day Multiplayer test PC hardware across Nvidia/AMD GPUs (from RTX 3060 to 5090 and RX 6750 XT to 9070 XT) and CPUs from AMD/Intel, outlining minimum and recommended 64‑bit Windows 10/11, a 130 GB SSD and DirectX 12 with ray‑tracing support. Using Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen, the tests span 1080p, 1440p and 4K with max settings and DLSS/FSR, showing that comfortable 60 FPS at 1080p generally requires top-tier GPUs (e.g., RTX 5090 or RX 9070 XT) while 4K remains demanding and VRAM/RAM usage scales with resolution. The beta also benchmarks network code and balance ahead of the full release, with multiple maps and modes highlighted as part of the testing process.

via GameGPU|

#benchmarks #gears-of-war-e-day #gpu-benchmarks

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

RTX 5090 Drives Gears of War: E-Day to 67 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4.5

Early benchmarks for Gears of War: E-Day show the RTX 5090 averaging about 67 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4.5 Quality, and ~45 FPS at 4K/Ludicrous with the same DLSS mode, with Ultra preset staying above 60 FPS. The game supports DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and XeSS (Frame Gen is not available for any upscalers in the beta). RTX 5080 and 5070Ti are in the 40–50 FPS and ~40 FPS ranges under their respective presets. The Open Beta launches August 13, ahead of the October 6 release date. The build includes a built-in benchmark tool and promises one of the best-looking games of 2026."

via DSOGaming|

#4k-ultra #dlss-45 #gears-of-war-e-day

gaming1 month ago•2 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Unleashes 'Ludicrous' PC Graphics, Revealing GPU-Heavy Presets

Gears of War: E-Day will run on Unreal Engine 5.8 and introduces a new 'Ludicrous' PC graphics preset beyond Ultra. Closed Beta clips show 4K performance on high-end GPUs (about 40 FPS with DLSS 4 Ultra on an RTX 5070Ti, dropping to 12 FPS with Dynamic DLSS), underscoring that Ludicrous settings target flagship hardware. Pre-order beta starts soon, open beta begins August 13, with the game slated for release on October 6; official PC system requirements are available.

via DSOGaming|

#4k-gaming #dlss-4-ultra-performance #gaming

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Beasts, Betas, and a Dating Sofa: August's Game Pass Highlights

August's Game Pass lineup features Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak, the Gears of War: E‑Day open beta with PvP, and the quirky Date Everything! dating-sim; plus Grounded 2 and other titles like Ball x Pit, PowerWash Simulator 2, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Sandustry, and Egging On arriving soon. Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Firewatch are leaving mid‑August. The update comes amid a major Xbox restructuring and a price cut for Game Pass under new boss Asha Sharma, as the company navigates ongoing job cuts.

via Eurogamer.net|

#beast-of-reincarnation #date-everything #gaming

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Pre-Install Opens Ahead of Early Access Weekend

Gears of War: E-Day’s Open Beta is now available to pre-install for select Xbox and Windows PC players via the Xbox Store or Steam. Early access runs August 6–10, followed by a full open beta August 13–17; pre-orders and Game Pass subscribers can download the multiplayer beta now. The download is large—about 82.3GB on Xbox Series X|S and ~80GB on PC—and includes Horde Siege (PvE co-op) and Versus modes, with Horde Siege recommended first. The full game launches October 6, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war-e-day #open-beta

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Xbox Game Pass’s August lineup features Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta among a wave of new and updated titles

Xbox Game Pass announces a bustling August lineup headlined by Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta (available Aug 6 for Ultimate/PC Game Pass), plus day-one releases and updates such as Heretic + Hexen, Beast of Reincarnation, Monsters are Coming!, Grounded 2: Into The Abyss, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, PowerWash Simulator 2, Bounty Star, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Sandustry and Egging On. Also on tap: a Madden NFL 27 EA Play trial, a Call of Duty: Warzone bundle, and classic Xbox originals arriving on PC/handheld; with several titles leaving Game Pass on Aug 15.Overall, a busy month of additions, previews, and removals for subscribers.

via XBOX Wire|

#cricket-26 #date-everything #gaming

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Two August Gears of War: E-Day Betas Bring PvP, Horde Siege and Open Access

Gears of War: E-Day will run two beta weekends in August: Aug 6–10 for players with early access (preorder or Ultimate/PC Game Pass) and Aug 13–17 open to all on Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Xbox PC and Steam). The beta features Versus multiplayer and the new Horde Siege mode (12-player squads with objectives and extraction). The game launches Oct 6, 2026, with achievements available at release.

via TrueAchievements|

#beta-weekends #early-access #gaming