Microsoft and The Coalition have released the October 26 update for Gears of War: E-Day, fixing various issues in the campaign and multiplayer modes, while also launching a limited-time Halloween event. The full list of changes has also been published.
The campaign fixes include camera glitches, incorrect mission objective displays, getting stuck in train cars, and missing dialogue. The issue where players couldn't immediately aim after shooting from cover has also been addressed.
"Siege Horde" now allows players to close emergence holes, preventing other squads from causing further interference. If one participant fails to load, all players in the server will no longer be disconnected together. Competitive mode adds a departure protection feature: if a player leaves a ranked match and does not return, a two-minute wait time will be set before the match ends. The patch also fixes issues where bombs fall into unreachable areas and where destroying enemy equipment incorrectly grants rewards.
Other changes involve Xbox Cloud Gaming settings and login issues caused by incorrect device date or time. The development team confirmed that freezes or crashes may still occur during extended play sessions, and related reports are under investigation. The issue of using smoke grenades to see through smoke is also being addressed, and the team has taken action against players who exploit this glitch or use cheats such as aimbots.
During the Halloween event, characters in versus modes will wear pumpkin heads to compete for special weapons, with pumpkins hidden across maps containing weapons and surprises. "Horde" mode will feature glowing pumpkin-headed enemies and the "Boogeyman," with both modes offering exclusive rewards.