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Free Play Days – Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross

Gears of War: E-Day open beta is now available to all players, marking a significant change in accessibility.

By · Published August 13, 2026  18:28 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  15:43 UTC

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The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day saw significant player engagement, with concurrent player counts surpassing previous series peaks. Developers made adjustments based on player feedback, and the game was featured in Xbox's Free Play Days alongside Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross.

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  • Primary Driver: Gears of War: E-Day open beta is now available to all players, marking a significant change in accessibility.
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The Xbox Free Play Days event now includes the open beta for Gears of War: E-Day, along with Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross. This was first announced by news.xbox.com. This change follows major tweaks and improvements detailed by VICE.

The open beta is part of the Xbox Free Play Days event, which also includes Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross. Neowin confirms the open beta status of Gears of War: E-Day. The beta launch coincides with the release of No More Room In Hell 2 and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, both featuring DLSS 4.5.

The open beta for Gears of War: E-Day is now accessible to all players, with no restrictions mentioned.

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What games are part of the Xbox Free Play Days event?

The Xbox Free Play Days event includes Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross.

What changes were made to the Gears of War: E-Day beta?

The Gears of War: E-Day beta is now open to all players, with major tweaks and improvements implemented.

What other games are launching this week with DLSS 4.5?

No More Room In Hell 2 and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam are launching this week with DLSS 4.5.

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