Busta SMurk
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Come and join us, while we relive one of the best games from last gen, all over again.
Click here for a link to the OT for the XB1 version. Much of the content in that OT is still relevant. XB1 OT done by GAFfer Steverulez.
SURPRISE Y'ALL, gears released TODAY (March 1, 2016) and yes, it was kind of unexpected.
About the Game:
System Specs:
Reported Issues:
Screenshots:
Click here for a link to the OT for the XB1 version. Much of the content in that OT is still relevant. XB1 OT done by GAFfer Steverulez.
SURPRISE Y'ALL, gears released TODAY (March 1, 2016) and yes, it was kind of unexpected.
Where: Windows 10 Store only
• (Windows store doesn't update the visual progress bar properly. It's a known issue. Just start your download, and let it go.)
• Make sure you have the most recent updates for Windows 10. Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
• Double check your locale in W10: Settings > Time and Language > Region and Language > Country or region (to ensure proper language/pricing on W10 Store.)
About the Game:
• Gears UE on PC, is a COMPLETE remake of the original Gears of War that released back in 2006. It's been completely remade for modern hardware.
• DEDICATED servers - Can't call me host no more.
• DirectX 12... supposedly
• Controller supported - XB1 and 360 controller. Reports of DS4Windows working.
• Cross-play between XBOX ONE and PC/Win 10 is currently not supported.
• Cross-buy between XBOX ONE and PC/Win 10 is currently not supported.
• Reports of poor performance reported on AMD cards. Known issue, AMD is working on a driver fix.
• NVIDIA Game Ready driver Ver. 362.00 WHQL
• To save Win 10 apps to another (SSD) drive: Settings > System > Storage > Save Locations > you can change the default drive you save/download apps to.
• G-SYNC currently not properly supported DURING CUTSCENES. Regular gameplay unaffected. - And a patch in the future will address this. Stay tuned.
• NAT settings - Open/Moderate/Strict: Try this for now. (Still unable to get an open NAT? Try bypassing your router until we have this addressed.)
• Stat junkie? Check your stats here. (You'll need to sign-in with your Windows Live ID.)
• Ear Trumpet: a W10 app to control volume of other apps!! Super helpful, as now you can lower the volume out of game. You can read about it here.
System Specs:
• SUPPORTED OS: Windows 10 (64-bit version only) with Windows 10 November update installed (Windows 10 Version 1511)
• MINIMUM SPECS: OS 64 bit Windows 10 (v. 1511), Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.7Ghz / AMD FX 6-core, Memory: 8 GB RAM (2 GB VRAM), GPU: AMD R7 260x / NVIDIA GTX 650 Ti, HD Space: 60GB, DirectX12
• RECOMMENDED SPECS: OS 64 bit Windows 10 (v. 1511), Processor: Intel Core i5 @3.5GHz+ / AMD FX 6-core, Memory: 8 GB RAM (4 GB VRAM), GPU: AMD R9 290X / NVIDIA GTX 970, HD Space: 60GB, DirectX12
• IDEAL SPECS: OS 64 bit Windows 10 (v. 1511), Processor: Intel Core i7 @4GHz+ / AMD FX 8-core, Memory: 16 GB RAM (6 GB VRAM), GPU: AMD R9 390X / NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti, HD Space: 60GB, DirectX12
AA - None, FXAA
Texture Quality - Lowest, Low, Medium, High, Highest
Shadow Quality - Low, Medium, High
AO - Off, On
Motion Blur - Off, On
Visual Effects Quality - Low, Medium, High
Reported Issues:
• Connectivity issues between parties/lobbies matchmaking - unable to connect, party members are dropping out (freezing, game not loading).
• Game freezing at countdown or upon loading the map - having to close out the game.
• Hanging at the "Contacting Gears of War services" screen. Current workaround.
• Fixed: "The issue some users were experiencing while being stuck on the Crimson Omen while opening Gears: UE Win10 has been resolved!"
Screenshots:
More screenshots from the first level: