This is what the first patch of Gears Of War: Reloaded includes

The new installment of the saga arrives accompanied by an update that polishes stability, performance and gameplay.

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The highly anticipated return of Gears of War doesn’t come alone: alongside the release of Reloaded, players will have to download a day-one update aimed at polishing the experience. The patch includes stability and performance fixes as well as interface adjustments and specific improvements for PC and consoles. All of this is intended to ensure a smooth start for the community.

Microsoft and The Coalition have confirmed that this is an essential patch, as it resolves multiple issues detected during the final testing phases, which, without it, could seriously affect the game’s performance. The changes apply to all platforms available tomorrow when the game launches.

Everything the Day 1 update adds to Gears of War: Reloaded

• Improved overall stability: fixing multiple crash scenarios and falls on PC and consoles.
• Solid performance: solving a persistent low FPS error when using a DualSense controller on PC.
• Gameplay and UI fixes: from translation and text display issues to response problems with certain controllers.
• Enhanced support for laptops and handhelds: adjustments to mouse sensitivity and automatic switching to keyboard/mouse mode when necessary.
• Consoles: fixing energy saving management within campaign and versus modes, as well as a bug in fire animations.
• PC: additional optimizations for smoother gameplay on various configurations.

This patch arrives with a clear goal: allowing players to immerse themselves in the campaign and multiplayer without technical issues, offering a much more stable start from the first minute tomorrow when it becomes available.