At E3 2019, it was announced that fans would have the chance to try out Gears of War 5 early through multiplayer tech tests that would run throughout the summer. Now The Coalition has revealed more details about the Gears 5 multiplayer tech tests, including their start dates, what they include, and how players can get access.

The first Gears 5 tech test will start on July 19 at 10am PT and run until July 22nd at 10am PT. Those interested will be able to pre-load the Gears 5 tech test beginning July 17 at 10am PT, though at only 15GB, it shouldn't give players too much trouble. The second Gears 5 tech test will run from July 26 at 10am PT until July 29 at 10am PT.

To get into the Gears 5 tech test on PC or Xbox One, players need to be subscribe to Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Alternatively, players can get into the Gears 5 tech test by pre-ordering the game. The Gears 5 tech test will show up in the "Ready to Download" section starting July 17.

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The Gears 5 tech test will offer three different multiplayer modes for players to try across two maps. Players can jump into the standard Versus mode experience, called Arcade in Gears 5, or they can battle it out in the traditional Escalation mode. The third game mode that will be available in the Gears 5 tech test is King of the Hill.

The Coalition has also teased other features that Gears 5 players will be able to test out during the multiplayer tech test period. This includes the Bootcamp training mode, as well as something called "Tour of Duty." According to The Coalition, Tour of Duty is a feature that lets players complete "Medals" to unlock exclusive cosmetic items.

Something noticeably absent from the Gears 5 tech tests is the brand new Escape Mode. Escape Mode was the main focus of Gears 5 at E3 2019, so it's a little surprising that it won't be part of the first set of Gears 5 tech tests. Luckily, with Gears 5 launching in early September, fans won't have to wait much longer to see everything the game has to offer.

Gears 5 will launch on September 10 for PC and Xbox One.

Source: The Coalition