Gears of War: E-Day server crashes and login problems are because of DDoS attacks, studio says
Gears of War: E-Day's servers have been struggling because they've been suffering distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, apparently - so someone, or some people, have been deliberately trying to overload them. Read more
Gears of War: E-Day experienced server struggles due to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to the game's developers. The issues affected player login and caused service disruptions. The developers acknowledged the problem and promised to monitor and mitigate the situation, providing updates if there were significant changes.
The Xbox account announced that service for Gears of War: E-Day returned to normal, thanking players for their patience. The login issues first appeared yesterday, leading to extended wait times and server outages. The game received mixed reviews, with some praising its contrasts while others expressed dissatisfaction. This incident is not the first time games have faced DDoS attacks this year, as other titles have also experienced such disruptions.
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