When is the XDefiant release date? For first-person shooter fans, XDefiant is one of the most exciting new games of the year. Rivalling Call of Duty multiplayer with its team-based action, Ubisoft’s next competitive title is shaping up to be a great experience.
After a few open and closed betas, we’re now on the home stretch for XDefiant. From what we’ve played, and from what other players are saying, this could be one of the best competitive FPS titles once it finally arrives. It’s also destined for a spot on our free shooting games list, as the game will be free-to-play for everyone. But when is it fully releasing? We’ve got the latest for you below.
XDefiant release date
Ubisoft has confirmed that the XDefiant release date will arrive in “Summer 2023” for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. At this point, it seems guaranteed to launch in August 2023 as Ubisoft reaffirmed it in a recent tweet the game is still set for Summer.
The release of the game for last-gen consoles has been quietly delayed too. In that tweet from the official XDefiant account, they confirm that the launch is still set for later this Summer, but the team is working on last-gen platforms for a later date.
Following the game’s first (and seemingly last) open beta test, Mark Rubin, executive producer, confirmed on Twitter that they got lots of valuable information from the test and the developers are working towards their ‘Candidate Master’, which will test the game to ensure it can go gold.
If the game is approved at this stage, it will be ready for launch. However, Rubin added that he believes that they are still aiming to release the game “later this Summer”.
XDefiant crossplay will also be in the game from day one, so you can squad up with friends regardless of their platform.
XDefiant gameplay
At its core, XDefiant is a 6v6 arena shooter that looks to deliver a “fun arcade FPS experience”, according to executive producer Mark Rubin. At launch, the game will have five XDefiant factions – each faction is based off of a well-known Ubisoft IP, including Far Cry and The Division. Each faction is home to two classes, meaning there are ten classes in total at launch. Each class comes with a unique set of abilities, covering everything from improved healing, to putting up barriers, to scorching opponents with a flamethrower.
XDefiant also has a loadout system, similar to what we see in recent Call of Duty games. Crafting the best XDefiant loadouts possible will be essential to securing a victory in any game mode.
Speaking of game modes, there are several for you to dive into, which range from FPS staples like Domination to modes with shifting objectives like Escort (similar to the mode of the same name in Overwatch).
To get a sense of what a game of XDefiant looks and feels like, check out some gameplay below from Call of Duty content creator ‘Faze Booya’.
XDefiant roadmap
When the XDefiant release date does arrive, the game will come with plenty of content to get stuck into. There will be 24 weapons, 14 maps, five game modes, and five factions. When it launches, there will be a short “six-week pre-season”, according to Rubin, where all of this content is playable.
However, soon after launch, XDefiant will begin to rollout its live service content, and the Year 1 Roadmap for XDefiant is packed with content. Over the course of that year, the game will get four “meta-changing” new factions, 12 new weapons, and 12 new maps on top of all of that base game content.
That’s everything we know about the XDefiant release date. Until you can finally play the game, why not check out the best PS5 FPS games and best Xbox FPS games you can pass the time with?
