Mark Rein, VP of Epic Games, has detailed a 'major' upcoming patch for Gears of War 2.
Due sometime this month, the patch is aimed at fixing some bugs and exploits as well as adding new achievements tied to DownLoadable Content.
For the nitty gritty that's been dished up so far, let us pass you over to Mr Rein:
If you feel there's something missing in that list, fear not - there are more details on further features to come. Rein also stated that once this update is out the door Epic will be ploughing straight into the next one.
Busy guys, those Epic chaps. SPOnG's a little exhausted just writing about it...
Source: Epic Games Forum
Due sometime this month, the patch is aimed at fixing some bugs and exploits as well as adding new achievements tied to DownLoadable Content.
For the nitty gritty that's been dished up so far, let us pass you over to Mr Rein:
"We’re fixing a whole bunch of online exploits. For example we’ve fixed the ability to wield an invisible shield, melee through some walls, gain infinite Lancer ammo and equip a shield and a two-handed weapon simultaneously plus many more.
"We’re also making several small changes to improve the overall online gameplay experience. A few of the ones that might interest you are; increased penalties for quitting matches early, adding additional spawn protection against planted grenades and chainsaw attacks, and adding the ability to see the Submission flag carrier destination by using Tac/Com.
"We know you folks love achievements so on the achievement side we’re adding achievement progress numbers to the War Journal, increasing the frequency of in-game Achievement progression notifications and adding some new Achievements for DLC.
"This is just a very small list of some of the things that will be in the next title update but one more item which has been talked about a lot in our forums deserves a special call out...
"About that shotgun...
"We fixed the client side hit detection on the shotgun so that in a high-latency (i.e. “laggy”) match, the shotgun will be more reliable. We’ve also fixed another bug whereby shotgun and boomshot rounds could strike the ground when firing from the hip."
"We’re also making several small changes to improve the overall online gameplay experience. A few of the ones that might interest you are; increased penalties for quitting matches early, adding additional spawn protection against planted grenades and chainsaw attacks, and adding the ability to see the Submission flag carrier destination by using Tac/Com.
"We know you folks love achievements so on the achievement side we’re adding achievement progress numbers to the War Journal, increasing the frequency of in-game Achievement progression notifications and adding some new Achievements for DLC.
"This is just a very small list of some of the things that will be in the next title update but one more item which has been talked about a lot in our forums deserves a special call out...
"About that shotgun...
"We fixed the client side hit detection on the shotgun so that in a high-latency (i.e. “laggy”) match, the shotgun will be more reliable. We’ve also fixed another bug whereby shotgun and boomshot rounds could strike the ground when firing from the hip."
If you feel there's something missing in that list, fear not - there are more details on further features to come. Rein also stated that once this update is out the door Epic will be ploughing straight into the next one.
Busy guys, those Epic chaps. SPOnG's a little exhausted just writing about it...
Source: Epic Games Forum
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Joji 6 Jan 2009 14:19
1/3
Hey, the only real problem is the dumb matchmaking system. In a large way it discriminates against the the lone player. Once upon a time I could get in a game, but I rarely get a taste these days.
The original Gears of War I chose to play, for the specific reason it wasn't like Halo with this system, and now that it is, I really end up leaving it to gather dust.
I guess I'll have to retreat back to Gears of War for my fix, and atleast I know I'll get past the select screen. Sort it out, Epic.
The original Gears of War I chose to play, for the specific reason it wasn't like Halo with this system, and now that it is, I really end up leaving it to gather dust.
I guess I'll have to retreat back to Gears of War for my fix, and atleast I know I'll get past the select screen. Sort it out, Epic.
Adrian 7 Jan 2009 16:03
2/3
Thank you Epic, but please add an unranked system to join matches similar to gears of war 1! This will please many Gears heads, I promise you!
Cory Fortner 17 Jan 2009 09:48
3/3
Hey, when's the update supposed to be released? Hopefully soon!