Summary
A new rumor suggests that Ubisoft is considering ending support forXDefiantafter the game’s fourth season, with in-house test sessions supposedly being held by the studio’s research team to get new feedback on the shooter.XDefiantis currently in its second season, which launched on September 25 with a new faction, weapons, maps, modes, and much more.
Prior to its launch,XDefiantwas crowned by first-person shooter fans as a potential “COD killer.” While the game’s executive producer, Mark Rubin, is aCall of Dutyveteran who has worked on some of the series' most iconic titles, he has previously stated that he has “no idea” ifXDefiantis aCall of Dutykiller and that the studio is simply creating a love letter to the arcade arena shooter that “people can love for a long time.” Unfortunately, rumors suggestXDefiant’s player count is falling rapidly, with insiders now stating that the end could be near.
Although Rubin has since come out anddenied reports thatXDefiantis dying, leaker and insider Shaun Weber hastaken to Twitteron October 14 to share some damning news about the shooter. The leaker’s post claims that Ubisoft’s research team is actively asking their playtesters to host an in-house test session to receive new feedback forXDefiant. Weber then said that multiple sources have confirmed to them that it’s possible support forXDefiantwill come to an end after Season 4 if the game’s player count doesn’t start to improve.
Rumor Suggests XDefiant Is in Danger
As Ubisoft and leakers continue to go back and forth on whether or not the end really is near forXDefiant, there’s no way to know for sure what the future holds past Season 4. The good news is that Ubisoft has already released itsfull year-one roadmap forXDefiant, confirming that the shooter will continue to receive new content, including more new factions, weapons, maps, battle passes, limited-time modes, and much more. The game’s second major content update introduced a new faction known as the Highwaymen, each of which features a ruthless arsenal of makeshift weaponry and is themed aroundFar Cry New Dawn.
While Ubisoft has promisedXDefiant’s first year will be filled with new content and four seasons in total, the studio is also continuing to addressXDefiant’s frustrating hit registration and netcode issues. As part of the Season 2 blog post, Ubisoft said that ongoing improvements have made hit registration better, but that the studio “still have a ways to go” and has even employed new specialist engineers to help work on the issue. It’s unclear whyXDefiant’s player count is supposedly falling, but continued improvements to the game’s controversial hit registration could aid in bringing players back to the shooter.
XDefiant
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.
