The eagerly awaited open beta process for Gears of War Reloaded fans unfortunately did not start as expected. The connection problems and technical glitches experienced in the cross-platform test that brought Xbox and PlayStation users together made it very difficult for players to access the game. The community is expressing their reactions on social media in the face of this situation.
Server Issues and Long Loading Screens
In threads opened on Reddit, many players shared that they were unable to connect to the game with their friends due to server problems. Some users even humorously named the game by referring to the length of the waiting screen. Gears of War: Loading This comment highlighted the extent of the problems and showed how disrupted the beta experience had become.
The problems aren't limited to connectivity either. Some players who purchased the original Gears of War: Ultimate Edition have still not received their free upgrade codes that grant them access to the Reloaded beta, leaving many people locked out of the beta entirely and adding further frustration to fans.
Positive First Impressions and Future Expectations
Despite these negativities, a small group of players who were able to enter the game stated that the new visuals and some gameplay improvements were satisfactory. Especially players who experienced Gears of War for the first time on the PlayStation platform expressed their admiration for the series' iconic weapons. This indicates the game's potential if the technical problems are resolved.
The Gears community account announced that all technical issues were being investigated throughout the weekend and that players would be updated regularly. It is not yet clear whether the beta period will be extended in the coming days. Fortunately, this test only covers the first weekend; the information that there will be another beta opportunity next week has given players a glimmer of hope. This second beta process is expected to be smoother, learning from the problems of the first week.
