Grab your gears and get ready for war as summer is heading to an end. What does that means for us? Well, it means nothing if you aren't playing Gears of War 4, because the month of September is here and it is time for some sweet update on your game. The Coalition and Microsoft Studios seem to have a trend of bringing updates of this game every other month to keep the gamers hooked and guess what? It is working.
Gears of War 4 September Update '17
Before we get to the point where we go on details with what the update is offering us in September, why not check out the official September update trailer for a quick look into it.
Just like always, the September update features two brand-new maps to venture out from September 12. One of them is Mercy, the hometown of Dominic Santiago’s wife, Maria. Mercy is a classic fighting ground that players who played Gears of War 3 are very familiar with and its return was much anticipated. Whether it is close-quarters pew battles inside the church or the fight to rule the high ground, you will find the experience recognizable.
Mercy Map
Then there is the second map called Harbor Haze! Now this one is set in day-time with dynamic mist mechanism. Meaning, it can appear when you least expect it. What significance it has for players? Well, the mist actually reduces your visibility and thus, lets you perform surprise attacks on your enemies. For those who already own the Season Pass, the two maps are already at their disposal and a 20% Bonus Credits for them.
Harbor Haze Map
The update brings you 500 gamerscore that you will probably unlock though 20 new achievements at the beginning period of the game. So, if you are paying some close attention, you will probably get them automatically anyway. Also, major changes to the matchmaking process as they remove the regional matchmaking system. So, players will now find better matches based on best data center available. The eagerly awaited in-game ping and scoreboard for everyone is no longer a dream.
Skill Based Matchmaking
Currently available on PC and Xbox One, Gears of War 4 has been played more than 10 billion minutes till date and it was all possible because of the devoted fans of the game. The game will see 4K support for Xbox One X as well as new graphical enhancements in 2018. To say thanks to their fan-base, they will arrange seasonal events like "11 Years of Gears," "Gearsmas" and "Thanksgibbing!"
