XDefiant
XDefiant (formerly known as Tom Clancy's XDefiant) is a free-to-play first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft San Francisco and published by Ubisoft. XDefiant is currently in development and is set to be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. On PC, the game will be released exclusively on Ubisoft Connect. Following a public test session that "surfaced some inconsistencies in the game experience", director Mark Rubin announced that XDefiant release was delayed indefinitely. Gameplay
It features a variety of factions and classes, each with their own unique abilities and weapons. The game is set in a near-future version of the United States, where players engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer matches across a variety of maps and game modes. The setting of the game revolves around factions called "Defiant", Wolves (from Ghost Recon), Echelon (from Splinter Cell), and the Outcasts and Cleaners (from The Division). Factions from Far Cry and Watch Dogs (DedSec) are also planned. Defiants are customizable with traits, abilities, devices, weapons and items. It has 6-versus-6 linear game modes (such as "Domination" and "Escort"). The game has punk visual art elements. Development
The game was officially announced by Ubisoft in July 2021. A closed Insider test of a pre-alpha version of XDefiant occurred in North America in 2021. A second Insider test was held in February 2023. A closed beta test began on 13 April and ended on 23 April. In March 2022, the game was rebranded as a part of the Ubisoft Originals brand, dropping the Tom Clancy's universe title, and is expected to feature characters from other Ubisoft franchises. On 17 April 2023, shortly after the launch of the game's closed beta, XDefiant became one of the top games to be streamed on the Twitch streaming platform, gaining around 50k viewers and passing the combined popularity of Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare II. On 12 June 2023, an open session was announced during Ubisoft Connect, in which started on 20 June for closed beta test participants (21 June for all players) and ended on 23 June. A Public Test Session was announced for PC only starting on 28 September and ending on 29 September. Ubisoft Plans the game to release in Early to mid October. The Year 1 Roadmap includes four seasons with 12 new weapons, maps, balance, and 4 characters update. Reviews
Kotaku compared Open Session Beta game pace and loadouts to Black Ops 2. The game has dedicated Indian servers. Forbes suggests that XDefiant is a threat to the Call of Duty franchise. The game supports 120Hz refresh rate on ninth generation consoles (PS5 & XBSX). References

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