XDefiant

Ubisoft's XDefiant is an online PvP shooter that focuses on fast-paced team-based gameplay. Taking inspiration from the publisher's popular IPs, the game features factions and characters that represent franchises like Splinter Cell and Far Cry. Available on most modern systems, XDefiant is a free-to-play project.

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Released
May 21, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Ubisoft San Francisco
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
Snowdrop
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms.

Season 1 introduces the Team Rainbow operators of GS-Kommando leveraging their counter-terrorism training to disrupt their enemies. They can deploy electrified barbed wire for area denial, counter incoming enemy devices with their Active Defense System, and dazzle multiple foes with flash charges mounted on their G52-Tactical Shield.

While GS-Kommando operators pride themselves on using non-lethal force whenever possible, they are as capable on the battlefield as any spec ops group.

Customized Loadouts: Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments, and devices to optimize the way you play. Combine any weapon with any faction, and unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.

Factions: Factions are drawn from iconic Ubisoft worlds and represent distinct classes, each with unique abilities and ultras. Choose any character from any faction to assemble your team of six players. Change your faction at any point during play to adapt to your strategy.

Maps, Modes, and Mayhem: Play in a diverse range of 14 maps at launch across several different arena and linear modes including Zone Control, Escort, Occupy, and more. Fight in casual matches or climb the tiers in competitive ranked mode.

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XDefiant: How to Use Practice Zone

XDefiant's lack of practice zone seems to be addressed, but there are still a few issues that Ubisoft needs to work on to improve the user experience.

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XDefiant - Launch Trailer

Dive into the warzone and take a look at Ubisoft's free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant

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How to High Five Your Teammates in XDefiant

You can give your teammates kudos at the end of a match in XDefiant. Here's how to send and receive high-fives.

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XDefiant: How to Heal Yourself and Allies

Only the Liberated Faction in XDefiant can heal allies, and they have two abilities that can do so.

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XDefiant: What's in the Season Pass? (& Is it Worth It?)

Should you buy XDefiant’s Season Pass? Here’s everything you need to know before making that decision.

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XDefiant Releases Update 1 and Enables Practice Zone

Days after the full release of XDefiant, Ubisoft has released the game's first update bringing bug fixes and the return of the Practice Zone.

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XDefiant's Launch Breaks Ubisoft Record

Despite server issues on launch day, XDefiant smashes an Ubisoft record as the new FPS title looks to become a mainstay in the genre.

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XDefiant Releases Update 1 and Enables Practice Zone

Ubisoft reveals Update 1 for its free to play online shooter XDefiant, while also reenabling the Practice Zone for players to test their loadouts.

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Nickmercs Praises XDefiant Feature

Streamer Nickmercs shares his love for one particular aspect of XDefiant, which has attempted to recreate the best aspects of older FPS titles.