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Gears 5 technical test to begin on July 19th

July 5, 2019 by Liam Waddington

Microsoft and The Coalition have announced the technical test for Gears 5 will begin on 19th July, allowing players to opportunity to try out the game’s multiplayer features before launch.

The technical test will include a variety of game modes from Gears 5’s multiplayer including Escalation, the game’s competitive mode, Arcade, a brand-new multiplayer game mode, and the returning favourite King of the Hill. Additionally, there is a new Bootcamp training mode that allows new players to the Gears franchise to practice their skills and learn the mechanics before entering a multiplayer mode. The test will also include a series of challenges called Tour of Duty, which will allow players to unlock an exclusive cosmetic banner and three weapon skins.

The technical test will be available to pre-download for all eligible players on 17th July, but won’t officially open until 19th July and will stay open until 21st July, and then re-open on 26th July until 29th July. Players can gain access to the test if you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber or have pre-ordered Gears 5.

Will you be checking out the technical test for Gears 5? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @FMyth_Gaming…

Filed Under: Liam Waddington, News, Video Games Tagged With: Gears 5, gears of war, PC, The Coalition, Xbox One

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