The multiplayer beta for Gears of War: Reloaded encountered severe technical problems last weekend, forcing an abrupt shutdown. As one of Xbox's flagship franchises making its PlayStation debut, this remastered edition promised enhanced 4K visuals and 120fps multiplayer. However, server overloads and connectivity failures left many players unable to access matches, sparking widespread disappointment.

Originally scheduled as a full weekend test, the beta launched on June 13 across Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5 platforms. Reports quickly emerged of players struggling to connect, with some Xbox and PC users completely locked out due to account upgrade delays. By Sunday, developer The Coalition terminated the beta prematurely, cutting short valuable testing time.

Fan reactions ranged from frustration to concern about the game's August 26 release date. While beta tests typically identify technical issues, the limited access window provided insufficient data for fixes. The Coalition has announced a second beta weekend from June 20-22, featuring King of the Hill, Team Deathmatch, and War Machine modes on classic maps.

As Microsoft's multiplatform strategy brings this Xbox exclusive to PlayStation, the technical troubles highlight the challenges of cross-platform development. With two months remaining before launch, players hope the next beta demonstrates improved stability for this modernized version of the 2006 classic.