# Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam, and only game pass subscribers and early buyers can play it right now

> Gears of War E-Day has only just rolled out the first stage of its open beta, and already the series' records have been shattered on Steam.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/gears-of-war-multiplayer-beta-popular-steam?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a75f7f0eac5a49e6e1c5983)
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a75f7f0eac5a49e6e1c5983

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