Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta Start-Date Announced

   

    The Gears of War 4 multiplayer beta will start on Xbox One starting April 18, Microsoft has revealed. To get in on that date, you need to play Gears of War Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or PC by April 11. Previously, you needed to have played by March 1, but Microsoft announced the extension today. The first wave of takens for the beta will begin to be dispersed on April 18, though Microsoft didn't say who will get codes first or how long it may take for all codes to go out. After the "early access" period ends on April 24, all "qualifying" Xbox Live Gold members can play through May 1.

Microsoft did not say what it meant by "qualifying" Xbox Live Gold members. 
As explained in the image above, to qualify for early access to the Gears of War 4 beta, you need to log in to Xbox Live and play the Ultimate Edition on Xbox One or Windows 10 by 11 PM PST on April 11.