<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Gears of War: Reloaded multiplayer beta is happening this weekend and next, but players need to pay to participate.</li><li>The beta will be available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.</li><li>Microsoft is not offering the beta for free, requiring players to have already purchased it.</li><li>Players need to pre-order Gears of War: Reloaded digitally or have an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership to qualify.</li><li>Owners of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition can also access the beta.</li><li>Xbox Series X/S players require Game Pass Ultimate, while PS5 players need to pre-order the remaster.</li><li>PC and Xbox owners of the previous Ultimate Edition remaster get the upgrade for free.</li><li>The decision not to make the beta free for all platforms limits accessibility to the classic Gears multiplayer experience.</li><li>Microsoft's focus is on running a profitable business and investing in Xbox for the community.</li><li>There are trade-offs made in investments throughout the year to maintain business growth.</li><li>The success of the business may influence decisions such as making the second beta weekend free.</li></ul>

Gears Of War Multiplayer Is Back On The Menu This Weekend, But It'll Cost You

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