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- The Coalition has released a hotfix for Gears of War: E-Day, addressing stability issues and campaign progression blockers.
- Performance improvements and fixes were made across PC, Xbox, and handheld devices, including correcting default settings for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Horde Siege and Versus Multiplayer issues have been resolved, including server kick bugs and map exploit fixes.
- The developer is reviewing community feedback for Versus balance and taking action against players using aimbots and smoke exploits while developing a permanent fix.
The Coalition has released a new hotfix for Gears of War: E-Day to address stability issues, campaign progression blockers, and multiplayer bug fixes.
Alongside performance improvements across PC, Xbox, and handheld devices, the developers confirmed they are reviewing community feedback regarding Versus balance in preparation for Season 1.
Key Changes in the October 22 Hotfix
- Performance & Platform Fixes: Broad stability and crash fixes across PC, Xbox, and handhelds. On Xbox Cloud Gaming, default settings now correctly apply Performance mode instead of Quality. Fixed sign-in failures caused by system date/time mismatches.
- Campaign Adjustments: Fixed specific camera detachment and progression issues in Act Two (Chapter Two), Act Three (Chapter Three Navigation Aid), and Act Four (Chapters Two & Four).
- Horde Siege: Resolved a server kick bug that kicked entire lobbies if a single player failed to load in, and fixed secondary objective tracking when closing E-Holes.
- Versus Multiplayer: Fixed an issue in Ranked where matches dissolved after 1 minute instead of 2 following a disconnect. Addressed spots on maps where the Demolition bomb became unreachable.
- Known Exploits & Anti-Cheat: The developer acknowledged an exploit allowing players to see through Smoke Grenades and confirmed enforcement actions (bans) have been issued for users leveraging aimbots and smoke exploits while a permanent patch is in development.
Gears of War: E-Day Intel: Ranked Versus Mode Released
A return to its dark origins, the graphical power of Unreal Engine 5, and a massive new multiplayer mode. Gears of War: E-Day is shaping up to be an absolute must-play.
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