Those of you looking forward to slicing someone’s perineum open with a chainsaw-gun can look forward to April 25, as the Gears of War 3 open beta launches that day. If you own Bulletstorm, you’ll be able to get in earlier, with an April 18 launch day!
The beta will, during its run, show off four maps across three multiplayer modes. Depending on what you accomplish in the beta. you’ll unlock exclusive content for use within Gears of War 3 when the full title launches. Check out the full details on those below.
You’ll be able to enjoy the beta until May 15, so grab it while it lasts!
BETA TESTER MEDAL – Complete one match in the beta to unlock the Beta Tester medal, which will carry over to your gamer profile in the final game. The Beta Tester title will be featured in the Gears 3 multiplayer lobby as well.
THRASHBALL COLE – Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock the Thrashball Cole character variant in the beta. Once unlocked, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the beta and the character will carry over to your gamer profile in the final game.
GOLD-PLATED RETRO LANCER – Show your ultimate Gears of War fandom by unlocking the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer. Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock it for the beta, and score 100 kills with it once unlocked to carry the exclusive weapon skin over to your gamer profile in the final game.
FLAMING HAMMERBURST – Complete one match by Sunday, 24 April and unlock this weapon variant.
FLAMING LANCER – Complete one match during the week of 25 April and unlock this weapon variant.
FLAMING SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN – Complete one match during the week of 2 May to unlock this weapon variant.
FLAMING GNASHER SHOTGUN – Complete one match during the week of 9 May to unlock this weapon variant.
