XDefiant – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

XDefiant Box Art
Publisher
Ubisoft
Developer
Ubisoft
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date
21 May 2024: WW: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Genre
First Person Shooter

Game Overview:

XDefiant is a free-to-play multiplayer first person shooter developed and published by Ubisoft.

It is a crossover between various games developed by Ubisoft, including Splinter Cell, Watch Dogs, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

Latest Updates For XDefiant

XDefiant Season 1: GSK Launches July 2nd, Adds New Faction, Weapons, and Maps

XDefiant Season 1: GSK Launches July 2nd, Adds New Faction, Weapons, and Maps

The GSK from Team Rainbow join the fray with three new weapons, new maps (with one coming each month), Capture the Flag, and more.

XDefiant Reaches Nearly 8 Million Unique Players in Launch Week – Rumor

XDefiant Reaches Nearly 8 Million Unique Players in Launch Week – Rumor

The free-to-play competitive shooter reportedly had about 700,000 concurrent players across all platforms on May 27th.

XDefiant Review – Xtraordinarly Lacking

XDefiant Review – Xtraordinarly Lacking

A strong foundation, responsive gunplay and some well-designed maps can't mask the foundational issues with Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter.

XDefiant Has Reached Over 3 Million Unique Players – Rumor

XDefiant Has Reached Over 3 Million Unique Players – Rumor

The free-to-play shooter reportedly had one million unique players within the first 2.5 hours of launch, per Insider Gaming.

XDefiant is Now Live, Developer Investigating Matchmaking Issues

XDefiant is Now Live, Developer Investigating Matchmaking Issues

Ubisoft San Francisco says it's "seeing improvements" with players being unable to find matches and is "continuing to work on it."

XDefiant Preseason Patch Notes Confirms the Return of Echelon, DedSec’s Spiderbot

XDefiant Preseason Patch Notes Confirms the Return of Echelon, DedSec’s Spiderbot

Grenades should also drop at your feet less when used immediately upon respawning, and there are many audio improvements.

XDefiant Gets New Trailer Showcasing Pre-Season Battle Pass

XDefiant Gets New Trailer Showcasing Pre-Season Battle Pass

Check out some of the cosmetic rewards and weapons that will be available in the first battle pass of XDefiant.

XDefiant Will Not be Pay-to-Win – Ubisoft

XDefiant Will Not be Pay-to-Win – Ubisoft

Ubisoft has explained the various microtransactions that will be available in XDefiant when it launches.

XDefiant Video Outlines Gameplay Tips Before Launch

XDefiant Video Outlines Gameplay Tips Before Launch

Executive producer Mark Rubin also talks about avoiding Engagement Optimized Matchmaking for the free-to-play shooter's matches.

XDefiant Will Not Feature Skill-Based Matchmaking

XDefiant Will Not Feature Skill-Based Matchmaking

Ubisoft will be prioritizing different factors as per the selected match type, which is pretty different from the traditional method of matchmaking in multiplayer shooters.

XDefiant Launches on May 21

XDefiant Launches on May 21

At launch, the multiplayer shooter will include 14 maps, 24 weapons, five factions, and five game modes.

XDefiant Release Date is Coming “Very Soon,” Says Executive Producer

XDefiant Release Date is Coming “Very Soon,” Says Executive Producer

The recent Server Test Session "went really well from a scale and server standpoint," but there's still "some tuning to do."

XDefiant Server Test Announced for April 19th to 21st

XDefiant Server Test Announced for April 19th to 21st

The server test session will be available for all players on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, with pre-loads currently available.

XDefiant Delayed Again, Server Stress Test Session Announced

XDefiant Delayed Again, Server Stress Test Session Announced

"After this short test, we expect to be able to lock a launch date and start sharing more about the exciting content XDefiant has to offer in the future," Ubisoft says.

XDefiant Struggling to Nail Down Launch Date as Ubisoft Execs Attempt to Copy Call of Duty – Rumour

XDefiant Struggling to Nail Down Launch Date as Ubisoft Execs Attempt to Copy Call of Duty – Rumour

The multiplayer shooter's development is allegedly in limbo, with higher-ups at Ubisoft attempting to imitate Call of Duty.

XDefiant is Still Due Out Before April, as Per Ubisoft

XDefiant is Still Due Out Before April, as Per Ubisoft

Following the multiplayer shooter's recent delay, Ubisoft has confirmed that it's still due out this fiscal year.

XDefiant Preseason Has Been Delayed

XDefiant Preseason Has Been Delayed

There is currently no confirmed release window for Ubisoft's upcoming free-to-play competitive shooter XDefiant.

XDefiant Slated for October 28 Launch – Rumour

XDefiant Slated for October 28 Launch – Rumour

XDefiant is a free-to-play competitive shooter that will feature characters from Ubisoft's other action-oriented franchise.

XDefiant Launch Could Get Pushed Back to Mid-October

XDefiant Launch Could Get Pushed Back to Mid-October

Executive producer Mark Rubin says that depending on how the multiplayer shooter's submission process goes in the coming days, it could launch anywhere between mid-September and mid-October.

XDefiant is “on Track” for Summer 2023 Launch

XDefiant is “on Track” for Summer 2023 Launch

Executive producer confirms the multiplayer shooter is currently "in the process of getting approved by first parties."

XDefiant Won’t be Available on PS4 and Xbox One at Launch

XDefiant Won’t be Available on PS4 and Xbox One at Launch

Based on feedback for the recent Open Session, Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant won't be available on last-gen consoles at launch.

XDefiant Open Session is Live on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC

XDefiant Open Session is Live on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC

Servers and parties have faced issues, which Ubisoft continues to investigate. Currently, "brief" match disconnects are expected.

XDefiant Launches This Summer, Open Session Test Confirmed for June 21st to 23rd

XDefiant Launches This Summer, Open Session Test Confirmed for June 21st to 23rd

Executive producer Mark Rubin also confirmed that Year 1 of the launch would include four new factions and 12 new weapons and maps.

XDefiant Will be Supported “for a Long Time,” Ubisoft Says

XDefiant Will be Supported “for a Long Time,” Ubisoft Says

"Something that’s really important is the fact that this isn’t just a one and done title," says Ubisoft's Patrick Price.

XDefiant Seasonal Content Plans Revealed in New Trailer

XDefiant Seasonal Content Plans Revealed in New Trailer

Here's what you can expect in the form of post-launch content support from XDefiant's future seasons.

XDefiant Gets Trailers Showing off Various Aspects of Gameplay, Kicks off Closed Beta

XDefiant Gets Trailers Showing off Various Aspects of Gameplay, Kicks off Closed Beta

Ubisoft has released a host of new trailers for its multiplayer shooter XDefiant, showing off various aspects of the game.

XDefiant Showcase Announced for April 13th

XDefiant Showcase Announced for April 13th

Closed beta starts on April 13th and includes four playable factions, four modes, 13 maps, an exclusive reward track and Ranked Mode.

XDefiant Won’t Have Skill-Based Matchmaking in Casual Play (But Also Kind of Will)

XDefiant Won’t Have Skill-Based Matchmaking in Casual Play (But Also Kind of Will)

While Casual matchmaking is ping-based, they'll be balanced after lobbies are made based on hidden MMR to ensure "a fair chance to win."

XDefiant Adds Watch Dogs’ DedSec, New Maps, and Firing Range – Report

XDefiant Adds Watch Dogs’ DedSec, New Maps, and Firing Range – Report

The Wolves have also been renamed to the Phantoms and the Outcasts from The Division 2 have been temporarily removed, as per insider Tom Henderson.

XDefiant Drops “Tom Clancy” Branding, Insider Sessions Announced

XDefiant Drops “Tom Clancy” Branding, Insider Sessions Announced

Invitations for a new set of tests have been sent to "select registrants" on PC who will go hands-on with features that are still in development.

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Will Drop the “Tom Clancy” Branding – Rumour

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Will Drop the “Tom Clancy” Branding – Rumour

The free-to-play mutiplayer shooter received plenty of backlash upon announcement for not fitting with the "Tom Clancy" branding.

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant – Ubisoft’s Latest Misguided Trend Chase?

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant – Ubisoft’s Latest Misguided Trend Chase?

A new competitive free to play shooter is in the works featuring various Tom Clancy properties but is Ubisoft falling behind the curb yet again?

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Trailer Previews Emporium, Air, and Space Maps

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Trailer Previews Emporium, Air, and Space Maps

The two maps are based on locations from Ubisoft Massive's The Division series, and offer a variety of elevations and cover.

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Currently Exclusive to Ubisoft Connect on PC

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Currently Exclusive to Ubisoft Connect on PC

"There are discussions on other stores having the game post-launch, but nothing has been determined as of yet," says Ubisoft.

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Supports Crossplay at Launch, Multiplayer Modes Revealed

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Supports Crossplay at Launch, Multiplayer Modes Revealed

Matches are 6v6 with Domination, Escort, Team Deathmatch and Escort confirmed. Ubisoft also noted that more tests would be "coming soon."

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Announced, Closed Test Set for August 5th

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant Announced, Closed Test Set for August 5th

The free to play multiplayer FPS sees four factions battling it out in competitive PvP modes with different weapons and abilities.

New Tom Clancy Game Announcement Coming Tomorrow

New Tom Clancy Game Announcement Coming Tomorrow

A crossover Tom Clancy game has been previous leaked, which will supposedly incorporate elements of Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and The Division.

BattleCat is a PvP FPS Where Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon Will Collide – Rumour

BattleCat is a PvP FPS Where Splinter Cell, The Division, and Ghost Recon Will Collide – Rumour

A new leak has spilled the beans on an unannounced Ubisoft project. Allegedly early in development, the game is unlikely to be announced at E3.

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