'Gears 2' matchmaking 'fixed soon'

Matchmaking issues in Gears Of War 2 will be sorted out soon, developer Epic Games has claimed.

The game has been hit with matchmaking difficulties since its release, with players waiting minutes to find matches online.

Speaking on the official forums, senior producer Rod Ferguson said: "We're aware that some folks are experiencing longer-than-ideal wait times while using the skill-based Public matchmaking in Gears 2 multiplayer.

"We're working on some solutions but it's a complicated issue as there isn't any one problem; it's a combination of factors... we're working closely with Microsoft to address the matchmaking issues, I promise you that it is our number one priority, and we hope to have an update soon."

He suggested several workarounds in the meantime, such as players searching for games with others in their party and checking router settings.

Despite the issues, Gears Of War 2 is the most popular online game in recent weeks, selling over two million copies worldwide.