Gears of War: Reloaded Releases Launch Improvements Patch Notes

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On the day of its launch on August 26th, Gears of War: Reloaded plans to roll out updates based on technical analysis and player feedback from the recent multiplayer beta. This information comes directly from The Coalition.

The new game, titled “Gears of War: Reloaded,” represents Epic Games’ latest effort to make their groundbreaking 2006 third-person shooter accessible for contemporary gamers. A decade ago, the game’s initial remaster, “Gears of War: Ultimate Edition,” was launched, and its core mechanics have remained engaging enough for developers The Coalition to reintroduce it as “Gears of War: Reloaded.” Notably, this version offers a significant change – it will be available on the PlayStation 5, marking the first time the franchise has ever been released on a Sony console. This move signifies another step in breaking down the barriers of console exclusivity.

As the launch of Gears of War: Reloaded approaches in a matter of days, The Coalition has shared some notable enhancements coming to the game’s multiplayer experience via an update on August 26. Among these changes, several are worth highlighting. Cross-platform players will now be able to easily recognize the console that others are using, and inviting players to a lobby will become less platform-specific. The matchmaking process has been optimized with the addition of more dedicated servers and enhanced online services. Additionally, the popular Gnasher weapon has received an upgrade, boasting tighter spread, improved damage, and better hit registration.

The upcoming update for Gears of War: Reloaded boasts numerous enhancements tailored for PC users. New features include a 240FPS frame rate setting, push-to-talk voice chat support, and upgraded ultrawide monitor compatibility. Additionally, optimizations have been made to ensure smoother gameplay and better performance on PC systems. It’s also officially compatible with the Steam Deck, as well as optimized for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X devices.

The pre-loading for Gears of War: Reloaded has started on several platforms before its August 26 launch, and soon it’s time to revisit old memories. For PlayStation fans who have stayed loyal over the years, this could be their first encounter with Gears of War: Reloaded. If so, it’s a great chance to discover what all the excitement is about. It’s not yet clear if other Gears of War games will arrive on PlayStation, but the original offers an exceptional starting point regardless.

Gears of War: Reloaded Launch Day Patch Notes (August 26)

These enhancements stem from both technical analyses and input received from the community during the Gears of War: Reloaded Multiplayer Beta testing phase. A big thank you goes out to all who took part and provided their valuable feedback.

General Stability Improvements

Cross-platform improvements

  • You can now clearly see what platform other players are on via platform icon.
  • Linked accounts are easier to spot, so you’ll know who you can add as cross-platform friends.
  • Easier to invite players to your squad/game no matter what platform they’re on.

Gnasher Improvements

  • Tighter spread, improved damage and hit registration
  • Active Reload damage is now fixed (instead of variable) across all weapons.

Matchmaking improvements

  • More dedicated servers & scaled up online services
  • Cross-platform “Squads” Matchmaking Improvements

PC Improvements

  • Added 240 fps framerate settings option
  • Added Push-to-talk voice-chat support
  • Improved Ultrawide monitor support
  • Increased Mouse Sensitivity Control
  • Optimizations for improved gameplay smoothness

ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Optimized

Steam Deck Handheld Verified

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2025-08-22 22:19