All Questions Regarding the Gears of War 3 Beta

Blarghinator · 03-02-2011, 10:02 PM

Hello all, I have decided to make a Gears of War 3 Q&A list because of the amounts of threads constantly being added everyday! So lets begin!

Q. Does Bulletstorm give you access to the Gears of War 3 Beta?
A. Yes

Q. Is Bulletstorm the only way to access the Gears of War 3 Beta?
A. No

Q. Does the Bulletstorm Epic Edition Disk or Code give you access to the Gears of War 3 Beta?
A. The Bulletstorm Epic Edition Code and Disk.

Q. When does the Gears of War Beta begin?
A. For Bulletstorm Epic Edition owners: April 18th. For Others: April 25th.

Q.Will the Gears of War 3 Beta code work with more than one profile?
A. No. One profile per code.

Q.Do all editions of Bulletstorm give you access to The Gears of War 3 Beta or just Epic Edition.
A. Just Epic Edition

Q. Does the Epic Edition give you EARLIER access to the Gears of War 3 Beta.
A. Yes

Q. What are the other ways to access the Gears of War 3 Beta?
A. As of now there are a total of 3 ways to access the Gears of War 3 Beta. 1.Bulletstorm Epic Edition. 2.Pre-ordering Gears of War 3. 3.Somehow obtain one of the limited codes that will somehow be distributed by Epic/People Can Fly/EA.

Q. Will there be any virtual items for the owners of Bulletstorm in Gears of War 3.
A. The lancer in Gears of War 3 will be "flaming."

Feel free to give feedback and suggest other questions.

ConfusedGeek · 03-02-2011, 11:46 PM

what are the other ways?

do all editions of bulletstorm give you access? or is it only the epic edition.

does the epic edition give you earlier access to the beta?

d00gler · 03-02-2011, 11:59 PM

I believe it's only the Epic Edition of this particular game. I'm not sure of any other Epic-developed games coming out before the GoW 3 beta that could offer the same deal, but all the signage I remember seeing at Gamestop and all the commercials I have seen on TV said something like "Buy the Epic Edition, get access to GoW3 beta". No mention of other offers or other versions of the game offering access.

dynamicgrimking · 03-02-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ConfusedGeek

what are the other ways?

epic has not told us yet

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Originally Posted by ConfusedGeek

does the epic edition give you earlier access to the beta?

yes

Lone Soldier x7 · 03-03-2011, 02:17 AM

No sticky please.

Worhammer · 03-03-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ConfusedGeek

do all editions of bulletstorm give you access? or is it only the epic edition?

ONLY the Epic Edition of Bulletstorm will give you beta access. Regular editions will not. So get it while you can.

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does the epic edition give you earlier access to the beta?

Mid-April is the time that you get to play if you have Bulletstorm Epic Edition. So that is when "early access" begins. The other ways, whatever they are, will get in some time after that.

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Originally Posted by Lone Soldier x7

No sticky please.

Thanks for your contribution. You've added so much to this thread.

VyperJMc · 03-03-2011, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blarghinator

Q. Does the Bulletstorm Epic Edition Disk or Code give you access to the Gears of War 3 Beta?
A. The Bulletstorm Epic Edition Code.

You need the code & disc.

Throrin · 03-03-2011, 09:40 AM

On the backside of the Epic Edition Box it says that you are entitled for EARLY ACCESS to the Gears of War 3 Beta.

Venomized · 03-03-2011, 10:00 AM

You should also add to access the Beta you need to play it off the disk.

MobLynch · 03-03-2011, 12:40 PM

When I was watching a video about the beta, it sounded as if the beta will start in mid april and the early access will start before that.

XPL1C1T GAM3R · 03-03-2011, 09:28 PM

definately not sticky worhty

Blarghinator · 03-03-2011, 10:14 PM

alright everyone thanks for the feedback. I added a few more questions and fixed the errors.

stupidlik · 03-04-2011, 12:59 AM

will there be any virtual item of Gears of War 3 ONLY available to Bulletstorm owner ?

HalfEVILmonkey · 04-13-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by XPL1C1T GAM3R

definately not sticky worhty

I appreciate his attempt, but I would edit it and also include what ALL of the unlocks are in the Gears 3 beta as well as the milestones for each unlock. Those are all publicly available based on videos I have seen elsewhere.

ARCANEVALORE · 04-14-2011, 12:29 AM

Unfortunately if your a Gears preorder entry you miss out on the flaming hammerburst !

bushmaster2000 · 03-04-2011, 04:59 AM

Actually Epic has told us what the 'other' method of getting in is. They have an undisclosed number of download codes to give out to download the beta from Marketplace. What you need to do to get one of those codes has yet to be announced.

People who get in this way will get access sometime after the bulletstorm people have had their exclusive playtime.

JEDI JAWA · 03-04-2011, 04:18 PM

i rented the game from gamefly. in order to play the gears beta, should i
purchase the online code when the game starts up or do i have to purchase the game and get the code from inside the box?

Worhammer · 03-04-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JEDI JAWA

i rented the game from gamefly. in order to play the gears beta, should i
purchase the online code when the game starts up or do i have to purchase the game and get the code from inside the box?

You need the code from INSIDE the box. The EA Code from the marketplace doesn't get you beta. And I would suggest trying to find an epic edition locally. You don't know if that copy you rented is an epic edition or not.

Also, beta dates announced:

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Originally Posted by Twitter

@GearsofWar3 Gears 3 Beta Launching on Xbox LIVE in April. This is your chance to help shape the most anticipated game of 2011. http://ow.ly/47Var

@GearsViking Lots of Q's - yes if you pre-order from Gamestop, you get into the Beta (a week after Bulletstorm owners)

@GearsViking More Q's - Yes Bulletstorm beta players will get their week head start and will continue thru the remaining 3 weeks as well

In short, Buy Bulletstorm Epic, play Gears 3 beta April 18th. Preorder Gears 3 from Gamestop (Or in the UK, Game) play it on the 25th.

Also, Rod (GearsViking) said that preordering is the ONLY other option besides playing through Bulletstorm. No open beta, no download codes on the dashboard, etc. Just those two ways.

bushmaster2000 · 03-04-2011, 08:14 PM

All the details were released today, looks like all you need to do to get a download code for the beta is pre-order gears 3 at gamestop.

___________________
Enlist in the most explosive gaming event of the spring: the Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Beta!
Get into the Beta by preordering Gears of War 3 through select retailers. The Beta begins April 25 and ends May 15.
For those of you who purchased the Bulletstorm Epic Edition (on Xbox 360 only), you get early access to the Beta, beginning April 18.
Three new multiplayer modes and four exclusive maps will be rolled out during the Beta period -- all running on dedicated servers. This is your chance to help shape the most anticipated game of 2011.
In the Beta you can play Team Deathmatch mode on the four new maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches, and Old Town); Capture the Leader and King of the Hill gameplay modes will be added later in the Beta period. Also, be sure to look out for a surprise event weekend that you won't want to miss.
Not only will you get an early taste of the final chapter in this blockbuster trilogy, but you'll also have access to exclusive content that you can permanently unlock and carry over to your Gears of War 3 gamer profile when the retail game launches on September 20.
Exclusive Beta Unlockables

Flaming Hammerburst
Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock.
Flaming Lancer
Complete one match during the week of April 25 to permanently unlock.
Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 2 to permanently unlock.
Flaming Gnasher Shotgun
Complete one match during the week of May 9 to permanently unlock.
Beta Tester Medal -- Wear it proudly, Gear.
Complete one match in the Beta to permanently unlock.
Thrashball Cole -- Unlock Thrashball Cole to play as Augustus Cole as he was before Emergence Day -- a legendary Thrashball athlete known for his ferocious, flamboyant style.
Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period.
To permanently unlock, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the Beta period.
Gold-Plated Retro Lancer -- Before the chainsaw bayonet was deployed at the beginning of the Locust-Human War, the original Lancer assault rifle had a large fixed blade.
Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period.
To permanently unlock, score 100 kills with the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer during the Beta period.

http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/Templates...y.aspx?id=2004

DFizzle720 · 03-04-2011, 11:53 PM

I'm sure I'm not the only person in this postition so I wanted to put it out here now that the Beta has been announced.

Like most here, I picked up the Bulletstorm Epic eddition, which grants early access to the Beta. Now, Gamestop (where I got the game) was also throwing in a free pre-order for Gears 3 with the purchase of Bulletstorm, so I got that as well.

Today I get a text from Gamestop telling me to come in and pick up my Beta code. The text didn't specify, but I assume I'm getting that code as a result of the Gears 3 pre-order.

My question is, do I need a code? It was my understanding that the Bulletstorm EE disc would get me into the beta all on its own. I just want to make sure I don't actually need the code as well. I may still go pick it up and give it to a friend but I'd hate to promise it and then find out I actually need it.

TOC x InSaNiTy7 · 09-21-2011, 04:39 AM

I got a code with my Buleetstorm Epic Edition and I got a code through an email from Microsoft. Not sure why.

03-02-2011, 10:02 PM	#1
Blarghinator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 542 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	All Questions Regarding the Gears of War 3 Beta Hello all, I have decided to make a Gears of War 3 Q&A list because of the amounts of threads constantly being added everyday! So lets begin! Q. Does Bulletstorm give you access to the Gears of War 3 Beta? A. Yes Q. Is Bulletstorm the only way to access the Gears of War 3 Beta? A. No Q. Does the Bulletstorm Epic Edition Disk or Code give you access to the Gears of War 3 Beta? A. The Bulletstorm Epic Edition Code and Disk. Q. When does the Gears of War Beta begin? A. For Bulletstorm Epic Edition owners: April 18th. For Others: April 25th. Q.Will the Gears of War 3 Beta code work with more than one profile? A. No. One profile per code. Q.Do all editions of Bulletstorm give you access to The Gears of War 3 Beta or just Epic Edition. A. Just Epic Edition Q. Does the Epic Edition give you EARLIER access to the Gears of War 3 Beta. A. Yes Q. What are the other ways to access the Gears of War 3 Beta? A. As of now there are a total of 3 ways to access the Gears of War 3 Beta. 1.Bulletstorm Epic Edition. 2.Pre-ordering Gears of War 3. 3.Somehow obtain one of the limited codes that will somehow be distributed by Epic/People Can Fly/EA. Q. Will there be any virtual items for the owners of Bulletstorm in Gears of War 3. A. The lancer in Gears of War 3 will be "flaming." Feel free to give feedback and suggest other questions. __________________ Entered Alabama's Top Ten On June 26, 2012 Passed Number 9 on July 1, 2012 Passed Number 8 on July 13, 2012 Passed Number 7 on August 8, 2012 Passed Number 6 on September 29, 2012 You're next DefEdge Last edited by Blarghinator; 03-06-2011 at 04:16 AM.

03-02-2011, 11:59 PM	#3
d00gler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 405 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I believe it's only the Epic Edition of this particular game. I'm not sure of any other Epic-developed games coming out before the GoW 3 beta that could offer the same deal, but all the signage I remember seeing at Gamestop and all the commercials I have seen on TV said something like "Buy the Epic Edition, get access to GoW3 beta". No mention of other offers or other versions of the game offering access. __________________

03-03-2011, 10:00 AM	#9
Venomized Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,599 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	You should also add to access the Beta you need to play it off the disk. __________________ AC: Brotherhood DLC, Battle: LA, Halo 3: ODST, Medal of honor, Portal 2, The Force Unleashed 2 + DLC

03-03-2011, 09:28 PM	#11
XPL1C1T GAM3R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales,UK Posts: 518 View My x360a Profile	definately not sticky worhty __________________

03-03-2011, 10:14 PM	#12
Blarghinator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 542 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	alright everyone thanks for the feedback. I added a few more questions and fixed the errors. __________________ Entered Alabama's Top Ten On June 26, 2012 Passed Number 9 on July 1, 2012 Passed Number 8 on July 13, 2012 Passed Number 7 on August 8, 2012 Passed Number 6 on September 29, 2012 You're next DefEdge

03-02-2011, 11:46 PM	#2
ConfusedGeek Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,431 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	what are the other ways? do all editions of bulletstorm give you access? or is it only the epic edition. does the epic edition give you earlier access to the beta?

03-03-2011, 02:17 AM	#5
Lone Soldier x7 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 368 View My x360a Profile	No sticky please.

03-03-2011, 09:40 AM	#8
Throrin Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ioannina, Greece Posts: 53 View My x360a Profile	On the backside of the Epic Edition Box it says that you are entitled for EARLY ACCESS to the Gears of War 3 Beta.

03-03-2011, 12:40 PM	#10
MobLynch Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 55 View My x360a Profile	When I was watching a video about the beta, it sounded as if the beta will start in mid april and the early access will start before that.

03-04-2011, 12:59 AM	#13
stupidlik Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 View My x360a Profile	will there be any virtual item of Gears of War 3 ONLY available to Bulletstorm owner ?

04-14-2011, 12:29 AM	#15
ARCANEVALORE Banned User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deep Inside! Posts: 173 View My x360a Profile	Unfortunately if your a Gears preorder entry you miss out on the flaming hammerburst !

03-04-2011, 04:59 AM	#16
bushmaster2000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 220 View My x360a Profile	Actually Epic has told us what the 'other' method of getting in is. They have an undisclosed number of download codes to give out to download the beta from Marketplace. What you need to do to get one of those codes has yet to be announced. People who get in this way will get access sometime after the bulletstorm people have had their exclusive playtime.

03-04-2011, 04:18 PM	#17
JEDI JAWA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 169 View My x360a Profile	i rented the game from gamefly. in order to play the gears beta, should i purchase the online code when the game starts up or do i have to purchase the game and get the code from inside the box? __________________

03-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#19
bushmaster2000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 220 View My x360a Profile	All the details were released today, looks like all you need to do to get a download code for the beta is pre-order gears 3 at gamestop. ___________________ Enlist in the most explosive gaming event of the spring: the Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Beta! Get into the Beta by preordering Gears of War 3 through select retailers. The Beta begins April 25 and ends May 15. For those of you who purchased the Bulletstorm Epic Edition (on Xbox 360 only), you get early access to the Beta, beginning April 18. Three new multiplayer modes and four exclusive maps will be rolled out during the Beta period -- all running on dedicated servers. This is your chance to help shape the most anticipated game of 2011. In the Beta you can play Team Deathmatch mode on the four new maps (Thrashball, Checkout, Trenches, and Old Town); Capture the Leader and King of the Hill gameplay modes will be added later in the Beta period. Also, be sure to look out for a surprise event weekend that you won't want to miss. Not only will you get an early taste of the final chapter in this blockbuster trilogy, but you'll also have access to exclusive content that you can permanently unlock and carry over to your Gears of War 3 gamer profile when the retail game launches on September 20. Exclusive Beta Unlockables Flaming Hammerburst Complete one match by Sunday, April 24 to permanently unlock. Flaming Lancer Complete one match during the week of April 25 to permanently unlock. Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun Complete one match during the week of May 2 to permanently unlock. Flaming Gnasher Shotgun Complete one match during the week of May 9 to permanently unlock. Beta Tester Medal -- Wear it proudly, Gear. Complete one match in the Beta to permanently unlock. Thrashball Cole -- Unlock Thrashball Cole to play as Augustus Cole as he was before Emergence Day -- a legendary Thrashball athlete known for his ferocious, flamboyant style. Complete 50 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period. To permanently unlock, complete 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the Beta period. Gold-Plated Retro Lancer -- Before the chainsaw bayonet was deployed at the beginning of the Locust-Human War, the original Lancer assault rifle had a large fixed blade. Complete 90 matches in any game type to unlock for the Beta period. To permanently unlock, score 100 kills with the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer during the Beta period. http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/Templates...y.aspx?id=2004

03-04-2011, 11:53 PM	#20
DFizzle720 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VT Posts: 235 View My x360a Profile	I'm sure I'm not the only person in this postition so I wanted to put it out here now that the Beta has been announced. Like most here, I picked up the Bulletstorm Epic eddition, which grants early access to the Beta. Now, Gamestop (where I got the game) was also throwing in a free pre-order for Gears 3 with the purchase of Bulletstorm, so I got that as well. Today I get a text from Gamestop telling me to come in and pick up my Beta code. The text didn't specify, but I assume I'm getting that code as a result of the Gears 3 pre-order. My question is, do I need a code? It was my understanding that the Bulletstorm EE disc would get me into the beta all on its own. I just want to make sure I don't actually need the code as well. I may still go pick it up and give it to a friend but I'd hate to promise it and then find out I actually need it.

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09-21-2011, 04:39 AM	#21
TOC x InSaNiTy7 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 View My x360a Profile	I got a code with my Buleetstorm Epic Edition and I got a code through an email from Microsoft. Not sure why.

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