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Manage Your ListUbisoft'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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XDefiant
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- May 21, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft San Francisco
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- Engine
- Snowdrop
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Mild Language, Violence
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XDefiant Producer Confirms Highly-Requested Feature is in Development
One of the executive producers on XDefiant, Mark Rubin, confirms that a highly-requested feature is in development for the game.
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XDefiant Making Big Change to Weapon XP
Ubisoft acknowledges player complaints about the Weapon XP grind in XDefiant, announcing major changes to make it easier.
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XDefiant: Best M4A1 Loadouts
From early game builds to the best attachments for the close-range meta, here are the best M4A1 loadouts in XDefiant!
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XDefiant: Best Shotgun Loadouts
Discover the best shotguns in XDefiant, including the M870, Double Barrel, and AA-12. Use the correct attachments to enhance their performance.
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XDefiant Adding Fan Favorite Mode on June 21
Ubisoft announces the addition of a highly anticipated XDefiant mode on June 21, accompanied by a brief trailer showcasing what players can expect.
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XDefiant: Best Loadouts For DedSec Faction
Discover the best loadout for the DedSec faction in XDefiant, including optimal weapons, sidearms, and gadgets to dominate the battlefield.
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XDefiant: Best Vector Loadouts
From early game builds to attachments that provide the fastest TTK at range, here are the best Vector loadouts in XDefiant.
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XDefiant's GSK Faction Could Be a Sign of Things to Come
XDefiant is kicking off its post-launch content with a brand-new faction borrowed from Rainbow Six Siege, showing fans what to expect down the line.
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XDefiant Players Sound Off About Their Least Favorite Factions to Play Against
Players talk about which of the five XDefiant factions are the most annoying to play against in Ubisoft's new multiplayer first-person shooter.
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XDefiant Update Makes Big Changes to Gameplay Mechanics
Ubisoft releases a new XDefiant update, introducing significant changes to gameplay mechanics while also addressing several issues.
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XDefiant: Best MP7 Loadouts
From an early game MP7 build to attachments tailored to boost damage range, here are the best MP7 loadouts in XDefiant!
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XDefiant Confirms Highly Requested Mode Arriving Soon
Ubisoft's Mark Rubin provides XDefiant fans an update as to when a highly requested game mode will be making its debut, hinting it'll be very soon.
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XDefiant Fans Should Keep an Eye on July 1
XDefiant players should mark July 1 on their calendars as Ubisoft says it'll be an important day for for everyone waiting for the upcoming Season 1.
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XDefiant Reveals New Faction, Maps, Mode, and More Coming in Season 1
Ubisoft reveals a new faction, multiple maps, a fan-favorite game mode from other FPS games, and much more being added in XDefiant Season 1.
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XDefiant: How to Kill Enemies Suffering from Status Condition
Killing enemies with status conditions is required to unlock the Sticky and Flashbang Grenade in XDefiant, and here is how to do it.
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XDefiant: Best AK-47 Loadouts
The AK-47 is one of the best Assault Rifles in XDefiant, and here are the best three loadouts for the gun.
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How To Use Voice Chat In XDefiant
Learn how to use voice chat in XDefiant and adjust settings to meet your needs and requirements.
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XDefiant: How to Level Up Fast
Here is how to level up your weapons and account fast in XDefiant.
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XDefiant: Best Factions, Ranked
XDefiant allows players to choose between different Factions. From DedSec to Libertad, here are the best Factions in XDefiant, ranked!