The Coalition, developers of Gears of War: E-Day, confirmed that DDoS attacks targeting the game's online services caused intermittent disconnects and login issues for players. A statement posted on October 12, 2026, noted that these disruptions occurred during the game's first weekend live, which began on October 6, 2026.
The attacks, described as deliberate efforts to overload servers, were reported to have disrupted online play during a critical period for the game's launch. The Coalition stated it was monitoring and mitigating the activity, with no further details on the extent of the damage or the perpetrators.
The incident coincided with broader challenges for Microsoft, including a BDS boycott over its ties to the Israeli military and ongoing Xbox layoffs. Kotaku also noted that E-Day had underperformed in sales, with only 62,000 copies sold on Xbox despite positive reviews, though 1.7 million players accessed the game via Game Pass.