The latest update for Gears of War Reloaded has gone live, bringing balance changes and technical improvements across all platforms. The update focuses heavily on the iconic Gnasher shotgun, with mid-range damage reduced by 15 percent to address player feedback, while close-range power remains untouched. In addition, the shotgun’s pellet spread when aiming down sights is now wider than at launch, though still tighter than in the beta, making its use more skill-dependent.
Beyond weapon tuning, the patch delivers stability fixes to reduce rare crashes and bugs, ensuring a smoother experience. On the technical side, ultrawide 21:9 support has been added for benchmark mode, while Xbox Series X|S players can now enjoy Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in campaign mode, further enhancing visual performance.
Full Patch Notes
Gnasher Weapon Tuning
- Reduced mid-range damage by 15 percent (close-range damage unaffected).
- Shotgun pellet spread when aiming down sights is now wider than launch version but tighter than beta.
Crash & Stability Improvements
- Fixed several rare crashes and bugs across all platforms.
Performance & Visuals
- Ultrawide 21:9 monitor support added in benchmark mode.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support enabled for campaign mode on Xbox Series X|S.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a remastered edition of the original Gears of War, released on August 26, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and for the first time, PlayStation 5. Developed by The Coalition, the remaster enhances visuals and performance while staying faithful to the classic third-person shooter gameplay that defined the franchise.
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