Microsoft has today released some details about the upcoming Gears of War 4 Beta which will be available on April 18th 2016 for those who’ve played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10. See full details below.

Gears of War 4 Beta Details:

We know you’ve been eager to see what’s in store for the future of Gears multiplayer, and next month, we’re giving fans the first opportunity to help shape the multiplayer experience in Gears of War 4 with the launch of our global Versus multiplayer beta, exclusively on Xbox One.

Beginning on 18th April, fans who’ve played Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 will begin to receive tokens in waves for early access to the beta. Following the conclusion of early access on 24th April, all qualifying Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One will be invited to join the beta until it ends on 1st May.

In addition, we’re extending the timeframe for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition players to qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 beta to the 11th April (previously 1st March). To qualify, just log on to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 6 a.m. GMT, 11th April.*

*To qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta on Xbox One log in to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 06:00AM GMT, 11th April. Tokens for the beta will be distributed in waves through the Xbox Live messaging system and begin arriving Monday 18th April. For both Early Access and Xbox Live Gold periods, must be 17+. Xbox One, broadband internet (ISP fees apply) and Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required. Beta dates, content, and features subject to change. See https://GearsofWar.com for the latest information.