On Monday, October 23, Gears of War 4 players will be able to download the latest update to the game.

The Oct update for Gears of War four ushers in a Halloween result, Xbox One Ten support and the last two maps to be released for the game.

With Xbox 1 X prepare to make it in November, The Coalition said in preparation for the console'due south launch, those planning to and Xbox One X can pre-download the 4K files.

To download the Gears of State of war 4 Xbox One Ten Enhanced content, merely head to Arrangement -> Download 4K Game Content. Once the update releases on November 7, Xbox One Ten users will be manually download the content for like shooting fish in a barrel transfer via external HDD or local network.

More data on Xbox Ane X Enhancements for Gears of War iv volition be provided "every soon," according to The Coalition.

Nosotros wait 343 Industries will too offer something similar because Halo: Chief Main Collection volition as well be enhanced for Xbox One 10.

Maps and bonuses

Next week, the final map drib will contain two maps: Lift Noon and Fuel Depot.

Fuel Depot multiplayer map has been enhanced since its debut and return in Gears of State of war and Gears of State of war 2, respectively. It is larger and provides more flanking opportunities out in the open. In the warehouse, players will have enough of places to take comprehend and utilize the pocket-size windows to take shots at enemies.

The Elevator map also returns in an Apex version which "builds upon the spirit of the original," by re-imagining the design without the mechanics of a moving lift and expanding territory. Upon spawning, players will observe ii immediately available Ability Weapons and Frags to fight over in Lift Apex.

It is fix in the Imulsion Extraction Facility located in the middle of the Serano ocean with an sea-bound elevator providing a "faster and more tactical feel" than the original. The spawn charge per unit is faster, numerous changes have been made to comprehend.

The submarine bay will include an enclosed defensible position and a closely EMBAR or Longshot is able to be secured.

It will as well feature timed shutters in the Control Room to be shut by players. This will provide a "window of protection for a limited corporeality of time."

Season Pass holders can play both of these maps offset with Double XP and 20% Bonus Credits starting on October 23. These maps will be bachelor for all to play for free in Public Matchmaking on October xxx.

Once the last map driblet occurs, it volition bespeak the finish for Developer Playlists with Double XP and 20% Bonus Credits. The evolution team will replace the incentive with a new bonus in the coming months called the 'Map Endemic' bonus.

This bonus will offer a permanent percentage increase in XP and Credit gain for any maps owned whether played in Public Versus or Horde. In short, all Gears of War four owners will be handed the bonus beyond the 10 original maps.

Only Flavor Pass holders volition receive the bonus across all 34 maps in the game whenever they play. Any individual purchases of Maps fabricated separately also come with this bonus when played in Public Matchmaking.

Halloween and Gears Ceremony

Gears of War iv players take 2 celebrations to wait forward to betwixt now and Nov, starting with the Halloween result.

The Halloween result will features new characters to collect, new weapon skins and "spooky-themed-events."

In Nov, The Coalition will be celebrating the 11th Anniversary of the Gears of War franchise. This month-long commemoration will feature diverse activities and new things to collect leading into the release of Xbox One X.

More information on the events will be provided as each gets closer, but here's the electric current schedule:

• Halloween Event - October 27
• Gears of War Ceremony - November eleven
• Thanksgibbing - November 20
• Christmas - December TBA
• Beyond - TBA

Other October update information

With the October update, Gears of War 4 will undergo optimizations to the storage required on Xbox I's hard drive and for Windows 10 PC users.

Players should expect a larger download, simply the overall file size for Gears four will be smaller than information technology is currently even with the new content.

The October Update also requires the latest Xbox One Console Update.