GEARS OF WAR E-DAY Beta Gameplay! Early Access LIVE (Horde Siege & Versus)
Live Archive
Published Aug 6, 2026 • Duration: 2:07:11
Description
We are jumping right into the Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta today to see where the nightmare began. We're testing out the brand-new Horde Siege PvE mode on the Golden Quarter map, plus getting sweaty in the redesigned 4v4 Versus multiplayer.
Drop a like, hit subscribe, and let me know in the chat if you're pulling for the COG or the Locust Horde today!
What we're checking out on stream:
New Movement Mechanics: Sprint sliding, vaulting, and utilizing the new verticality.
The Arsenal: Getting hands-on with the Gutpuncher grenade launcher, Incinerator shotgun, and the origin-story Prototype Lancer Chainsaw.
Horde Siege & PvP: Defending Kalona and trying out the new dynamic Conquest and Demolition modes!
🎧 Episode Chapters
0:00 Intro
15:12 Gears of War E Day Horde Gameplay
33:10 Gears of War E Day Horde Gameplay
1:21:26 intermission
1:32:05 Gears of War E Day PVP gameplay
1:46:45 intermission
1:48:40 Gears of War E Day PVP gameplay
1:56:55 closing thoughts
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Gears of War: E-Day is the highly anticipated third-person shooter prequel developed by The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios. Set 14 years before the events of the original game, the story unfolds on Emergence Day as the Locust Horde launches a devastating subterranean attack against humanity. Taking place in the city of Kalona, the game follows young COG veterans Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they fight to survive the initial invasion. The Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta runs from August 6 to August 10, 2026, granting players a first look at the redesigned cover-based mechanics and brutal combat. The beta features the cooperative Horde Siege PvE survival mode, alongside 4v4 Versus PvP modes including Team Deathmatch, Conquest, and Demolition. Players can battle across detailed maps like the historic Golden Quarter and the abandoned military camp Outpost.
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Drop a like, hit subscribe, and let me know in the chat if you're pulling for the COG or the Locust Horde today!
What we're checking out on stream:
New Movement Mechanics: Sprint sliding, vaulting, and utilizing the new verticality.
The Arsenal: Getting hands-on with the Gutpuncher grenade launcher, Incinerator shotgun, and the origin-story Prototype Lancer Chainsaw.
Horde Siege & PvP: Defending Kalona and trying out the new dynamic Conquest and Demolition modes!
🎧 Episode Chapters
0:00 Intro
15:12 Gears of War E Day Horde Gameplay
33:10 Gears of War E Day Horde Gameplay
1:21:26 intermission
1:32:05 Gears of War E Day PVP gameplay
1:46:45 intermission
1:48:40 Gears of War E Day PVP gameplay
1:56:55 closing thoughts
🤝 Support & Partnerships
You help power the show! Check out our great sponsors and affiliates:
Reforge Roast (Our Coffee Company!) Coffee - https://reforgeroast.com/
Sprecher - https://sprecherbrewery.com/?ref=LONO
Gamer Advantage - Code LONO - https://gameradvantage.com/
Into the AM - Code LONO - https://intotheam.com/LONO
Amazon Affiliate - https://amzn.to/2YUOXR7
🎲 Reforge Gaming Community
The Reforge Gaming Community is built on unmatched audience interaction. Join our daily Live Video Game Podcast where we break down the biggest news, deliver expert analysis, and discuss your questions in real-time. Drop in, hang out, and drive the conversation!
Membership - https://www.youtube.com/ReforgeGaming/join
Discord - https://discord.gg/ReforgeTV
Twitter - Https://twitter.com/ReforgeGaming
Audio - https://open.spotify.com/show/0FFSZQVL0dTcatnQKKOCNL
Gears of War: E-Day is the highly anticipated third-person shooter prequel developed by The Coalition and Xbox Game Studios. Set 14 years before the events of the original game, the story unfolds on Emergence Day as the Locust Horde launches a devastating subterranean attack against humanity. Taking place in the city of Kalona, the game follows young COG veterans Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago as they fight to survive the initial invasion. The Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta runs from August 6 to August 10, 2026, granting players a first look at the redesigned cover-based mechanics and brutal combat. The beta features the cooperative Horde Siege PvE survival mode, alongside 4v4 Versus PvP modes including Team Deathmatch, Conquest, and Demolition. Players can battle across detailed maps like the historic Golden Quarter and the abandoned military camp Outpost.
#GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #EDay #Xbox #EmergenceDay #MarcusFenix #ReforgeGaming #LiveStream #HordeMode #Gaming #reforgegaming