Ubisoft Responds to XDefiant Shutdown Rumors

XDefiant Executive producer Mark Rubin acknowledges the current state of the game and addresses the current shutdown rumors by denying that there are plans to pull the plug after season 4 and offering players some good news. After several delays and possibly a later launch than the team at Ubisoft San Francisco would have liked, XDefiant It quickly became a major hit after initial beta tests and its release in May.

However, things have cooled down a bit in recent months XDefiant Struggling to catch up with players due to technical issues and missing content. Ubisoft continues to plug into the game, releasing new content seasonally XDefiant Plus constant updates and bug fixes. In fact, the game's executive producer, Mark Rubin, formerly of the Call of Duty franchise under Activision, continues to be transparent with players via social media, taking feedback and revealing upcoming features and fixes as they are completed. So many rumors are constantly swirling around XDefiant These days, Rubin took to social media to once again address the future of the game.

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XDefiant's executive producer assures fans that Ubisoft's Call of Duty rival is doing well, promising more improvements as Season 2 approaches.

With declining player numbers, the rumors indicated XDefiantThe future was largely in doubt and that season 4 would be the last before it was completely closed. However, Mark Rubin once again took to social media to address the rumors, confirming that there are no plans to shut down Ubisoft. XDefiant At the end of season 4. Rubin also acknowledged the drop in player numbers, but attributed more to technical issues and a lack of marketing, things the team plans to address at some point. XDefiant reaches a good place. New content and strong marketing will hopefully not only attract new players, but bring back those who have already left.

The XDefiant team plans for the long term

Rubin's statement also hinted at fans' overall plans for Ubisoft XDefiantAdmitting that meetings are being held to discuss Year 2 DLC plans, clearly indicates the company's continued commitment to the online shooter. Enrollment, as well as previous content roadmap updates for the future XDefiant The content should give fans some hope that the game isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

In fact, if the previous content is leaked XDefiant To be believed, Ubisoft certainly seems to have a lot of things planned beyond the next few seasons. Already, fans have seen it Rainbow Six SiegeFrom GSG-9 and The Highwaymen Cry Away: A New Dawn comes in XDefiantEven more Ubisoft factions and characters are on the way, according to a recent leak. if true, XDefiant Future additions of ghosts can be seen from Ghost Recon: BreakpointAffiliated with the Brotherhood of Assassins Assassin's Creed franchise, and some additions to the wall such as Raving Rabbids and the crew franchise, Ubisoft's popular racing series.

XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced skirmishes. With cross-play available at launch, you'll be able to play with friends on different platforms.

Season 1 introduces GS-Kommando's team of Rainbow operators utilizing their counter-terrorism training to disrupt their enemies. They can deploy electrified barbed wire for area denial, counter incoming enemy equipment with their active defense systems, and stun multiple enemies by placing flash charges on their G52-Tactical Shield.

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

Customized loadouts: Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments and equipment to customize the way you play. Match 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 the game to adapt your strategy.

Maps, Modes, and Mayhem: Play across a diverse range of 14 maps at launch in linear modes including different regions and territory control, escort, occupy, and more. Battle in casual matches or climb the ranks in competitive ranked mode.

issued

May 21, 2024

developer(s)

Ubisoft San Francisco

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer, local multiplayer

Engine

Snowdrop

ESRB

T for teenagers due to mild language, violence

PS Plus availability

N/A

OpenCritic rating

fair

Cross-platform play

PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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