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Microsoft and The Coalition have officially confirmed that the network disruptions affecting Gears of War: E-Day between October 11 and October 12 were caused by a cyberattack.
During this timeframe, players experienced intermittent connectivity issues, including sudden disconnections during startup, login failures, and various service interruptions. The developers identified the root cause as a DDoS attack, which subjected their servers to excessive traffic loads.
The response team is currently maintaining active monitoring and mitigation efforts to address the situation. The studio stated that they will provide further announcements if any significant changes to the service or security measures occur.
As online environments and account management become standard in modern gaming, the industry continues to face frequent cyber threats. Observers are awaiting further updates on how the developers will balance user convenience with robust security protections.
