The Gears of War: E-Day open beta just got a huge new game mode, as The Coalition has added PvP Versus to its early-access weekend following requests from fans. Gears of War: E-Day is the next major installment in Xbox's long-running third-person shooter franchise, bringing the series back to the fan-favorite characters Dom and Marcus for a prequel story. Related Gears of War: E-Day Is Practically Carrying Xbox in 2026 Xbox has a solid list of games slated for the future, but Gears of War: E-Day will do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to 2026. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Adds PvP Earlier Than ExpectedAhead of the first multiplayer beta weekend for Gears of War: E-Day, The Coalition told fans via Twitter, "We hear you. With Horde Siege and Versus now sharing the opening weekend, the Gears of War: E-Day beta has become a substantially more complete preview of what players can expect when Marcus Fenix returns this fall.