The Gears 5 multiplayer technical test kicks off this Friday, July 19. Ahead of that, Microsoft has launched the game`s download client, allowing players to download and install it so they can get started exactly when the servers go live.You can find the Gears 5 Tech Test download on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and PC by searching for it. The file size is 10.89 GB on Xbox One, and Microsoft says in a FAQ that it should be about the same for PC. Developer The Coalition warns that players may have to wait in a queue because the developer is trying to `protect server stability as much as possible.`The tech test begins July 19 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it runs through the same time on July 22. A second tech test runs the following weekend, from July 26 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET through July 29 at the same time. The Gears 5 Tech Test includes three modes (Arcade, Escalation, and King of the Hill), along with two multiplayer maps--District and Training Grounds. The test also includes the new Bootcamp mode, which is a tutorial mode of sorts that teaches players the basics. Also included in the tech test is `Tour of Duty,` which is a progression system that rewards players with the `Tester Weapon Skin` by completing certain challenges; the skin will be available in Gears 5 when it releases. To access the Gears 5 tech test, you need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass or pre-order the game on Xbox One or PC. For lots more on the granular details on the Gears 5 tech test, read this FAQ. You can also see the minimum and recommend PC specs posted below.Minimum Spec (AMD)Min OS: Windows 10 May 2019 UpdateCPU: AMD FX-6000 SeriesGPU: AMD Radeon R9 280 or RX 560VRAM: 2GBRAM: 6GBHDD: 15GBMinimum Spec (Nvidia)Min OS: Windows 10 May 2019 UpdateCPU: Intel i3 SkylakeGPU: Nvidia GTX 760 or GTX 1050VRAM: 2GBRAM: 6GBHDD: 15GBRecommended Spec (AMD)Min OS: Windows 10 May 2019 UpdateCPU: AMD Ryzen 3GPU: AMD Radeon RX 570 or RX 5700VRAM: 4GBRAM: 8GBHDD: 15GBRecommended Spec (Nvidia)Windows 10 May ...
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