It looks like Gears of War: Reloaded, the upcoming remaster from Microsoft, is gearing up for a beta release—and the first signs of it have surfaced on SteamDB. Reddit users recently discovered an entry listed under the codename “PenPL”, seemingly used to avoid drawing attention. However, the title is still visible in certain metadata, making it clear that this is in fact Gears of War: Reloaded Beta.
SteamDB Leak Reveals Beta Size and Content
According to the listing, the beta weighs in at 12.57 GB, with the full installation requiring 15.42 GB of storage. What’s more revealing is the EULA section, which explicitly references “Gears of War: Reloaded Beta EULA,” confirming the identity of the game.
The beta is expected to include all the content from Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, along with several modern upgrades, such as:
- 120 FPS support
- Co-op and online multiplayer
- Cross-play and cross-progression (linked to a Microsoft account)
This suggests the beta is likely focused on stress testing the multiplayer components prior to the official launch later this year.
Possible Reveal at Xbox Games Showcase
Speculation is mounting that Gears of War: Reloaded Beta will be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025. Given the timing of this leak and Microsoft’s push for broader platform integration, a beta announcement at the showcase would make perfect sense.
Full Release Set for August
Gears of War: Reloaded is scheduled to launch on August 26, 2025, and will be available on:
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
- PC
This new edition promises a host of technical and visual improvements, including:
- Enhanced real-time shadows and reflections
- Rebuilt 4K textures
- Refined lighting and performance optimization
The game will retail for $39.99, but players who already own the Ultimate Edition will be able to upgrade to Reloaded for free.
