What is confirmed
Xbox Wire published a post identifying an early access open beta for Gears of War: E-Day. Its headline says the beta starts today and frames the update around multiplayer.
Why it matters
A multiplayer beta can give players a first official opportunity to assess how a game plays before broader release information is available. The Xbox Wire post is the named primary source for this announcement.
What remains unconfirmed
The supplied information does not state eligible platforms, access requirements, beta duration, participating modes, maps, regions, developer, or the game’s release timing. It also does not explain whether access is limited to particular players.
What comes next
An official Xbox Wire update resolving eligibility, platform availability, start and end timing, and multiplayer content would clarify who can participate and what the beta includes.