The beta test for Gears of War 3 went live on Monday and anyone who preorders the game at Gamestop can gain access and start playing. If you avail of the offer you can also snag a Beta Tester Medal for your gamer profile when the game officially launches. All you have to do is complete one match in the beta to unlock the medal, which will carry over to your profile in GoW 3.
There are also two extra unlockables available during the beta that you’ll be able to carry over to your profile:
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 10 matches as Thrashball Cole during the beta to keep this unlockable for your GoW 3 profile.
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. Score 100 kills with the Gold-Plated Retro Lancer during the beta to keep this unlockable for your GoW 3 profile.
Full details on the beta can be found here.
Gears of War 3 is set for release on the 20th of September this year.
