XDefiant is shutting down

Mark Rubin, First Person Shooter Producer, Ubisoft XDefianthas come out to confirm that the game will be shut down next year. XDefiant It launched in May 2024 and is positioning itself as the real deal. call of duty competitors, although not very effective for live titles.

when XDefiantLaunched earlier this year The game received a lot of praise from FPS fans. It's not perfect by any means, but it represents a fun new entrant to the casual shooter market. This free-to-play game had over 1 million players within two hours of its release. It became the fastest Ubisoft game to reach its goal, however, even as updates for the game continued. The number of players dwindled in the following months, by October. There are rumors circulating about the possibility of XDefiant It was shut down even though there was nothing proven at that point.

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Surprisingly, the final nail in XDefiant's coffin may come from its biggest competitor.

The future of Ubisoft's XDefiant appears uncertain. And the final failure may come from its biggest competitor in a cruel twist of fate.

Now in the statement about X XDefiantMark Rubin, the company's executive producer, has confirmed the sad news that the game will be shutting down. The server will remain available until June 3, 2025, although new downloads and player registrations will be required. XDefiant No longer available, effective immediately, despite complete shutdown. XDefiantSeason 3 content will continue to be released. Although that date has not yet been revealed. Gamers who purchased the Ultimate Founder's Pack will receive a full refund. The same applies to players who purchased within the last 30 days. According to Rubin, “those refunds should occur automatically within 8 weeks from today.”

XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025.

XDefiant It represents another well-known live streaming service game that has struggled to make its way into an incredibly competitive market. Concorde Think about the one that was shut down a few weeks after launching earlier this year. According to Rubin, while “many free-to-play games take a long time to find their footing and become profitable,” this is “a journey that Ubisoft and the team working on the game were prepared to take until recently. Here,” however, “the travel was too much to reasonably continue,” which led to the decision to shut down.

The journey to this point has been a long one for Ubisoft San Francisco. XDefiant It was first announced for 2021 but was confirmed to be shutting down just seven months after launch. It's a reminder of how difficult the live services market can be to truly break into. Especially in the gaming field dominated by games like call of duty and fortnite–

XDefiant is a free-to-play online first-person arena shooter. where you compete in fast-paced clashes By playing across systems that are open for play You will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms.

Season 1 will introduce GS-Kommando's Team Rainbow operatives, who leverage counterterrorism training to thwart the enemy. They can place electrified barbed wire to deny space. Counter incoming enemy equipment with active defense. and dazzle multiple enemies with the flash charge mounted on the G52-Tactical Shield.

Although GS-Kommando operators pride themselves on using non-lethal force whenever possible, But they are just as capable on the battlefield. with other special operations groups

CUSTOMIZABLE EQUIPMENT: Choose from an extensive arsenal of weapons, accessories, and equipment to optimize the way you play. Combine weapons with any faction. And unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.

Factions: Factions come from Ubisoft's unique worlds and represent different classes. Each side has unique abilities and special powers. Choose characters from any faction to assemble your team of six players. Change your side at any time during play to adapt to your strategy.

Maps, Modes, and Chaos: Play across 14 diverse maps at launch in different arenas and linear modes. Including zone control, protection, capture and more. Fight in casual matches or climb the ranks in competitive ranked mode.

Released

May 21, 2024

Developer

Ubisoft San Francisco

Many players

Online multiplayer, local multiplayer

engine

Snowdrop

SSSS

T is for teen due to mild language, violence

Availability of PS Plus

do not have

OpenCritic Ratings

fair

Cross-platform play

PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

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