Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series’ records on Steam
Gears of War: E-Day has set a new concurrent player record for the franchise on Steam following the launch of its open multiplayer beta. According to SteamDB data, the beta reached a 24-hour peak of 14,331 concurrent players—surpassing all previous entries in the series on the platform.
The milestone represents a significant achievement for the Gears franchise. Gears of War 5 previously held the record with a peak of 10,196 concurrent players, followed by Gears of War: Tactics at 7,351 and Gears of War: Reloaded at 4,819. The substantial gap between E-Day’s performance and the previous record holder highlights strong player interest in the new entry.
The numbers are expected to climb further as players access the beta through the weekend, with increased engagement anticipated as work commitments ease. This early momentum suggests the multiplayer beta has resonated with the community and may signal broader success for the full launch.