Summary

  • The second XDefiant Double Weapon XP weekend event arrives on May 31.
  • Earning weapon XP and leveling them up unlocks new accessories and attachments to use.
  • Following the announcement, players suggested making double weapon XP standard due to slow leveling speeds in XDefiant.

XDefiant announces a second weekend Double Weapon XP event, giving players another chance to quickly level their weapons to unlock new attachments. Following a turbulent development period, where XDefiant would see multiple delays, the free to play Clancyverse shooter has finally arrived. Fan reception has been very positive, even breaking a longstanding Ubisoft launch record after reaching 1 million users within 2 and a half hours.

Still, as a live service title complete with a battle pass and rotating cosmetic items inside the in-game store, Ubisoft has big plans to keep XDefiant feeling fresh for players. Following in the footsteps of other online titles, XDefiant continues to receive updates, which not only address bugs and other issues, but bring in new content as well as tweak existing game mechanics. To continue to draw players into XDefiant, Ubisoft has announced another unique, limited-time event for the weekend of May 31.

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Taking to the official XDefiant social media account, Ubisoft announced a second weekend of Double Weapon XP. The limited-time weekend only event kicks off at 1PM ET starting on Friday, May 31, and runs through Monday, June 3 at 1pm ET. While XDefiant weapons are typically unlocked by completing various challenges, players can accrue XP by using weapons which unlock various attachments for them so this event will certainly help to move through the various levels.

XDefiant Players Offer Ubisoft Suggestions for the Upcoming Event

A common theme quickly developed within the comments on the social media post. Considering that one of the biggest criticisms from fans since launch is the slow speed of leveling weapons in XDefiant, most of the replies recommended that Ubisoft simply make the double weapons XP rate the standard leveling mechanism as it felt much more satisfying and in line with other first-person shooter-style games.

For now, Ubisoft has yet to acknowledge or address community-driven weapon-leveling complaints. However, XDefiant's executive producer Mark Rubin has continued to be active over social media, answering fan questions and providing sneak peeks at what's coming to the game. Just recently, Rubin confirmed new modes and features for XDefiant, including a heavily requested killcam as well as the arrival of a Search and Destroy-style game mode currently known as 1-Life Bomb.

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XDefiant
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PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Released
May 21, 2024
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T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
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Ubisoft San Francisco
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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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Ubisoft
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FPS