Summary
XDefiantdeveloper Ubisoft San Francisco has released another update for its free-to-play first-person shooter, bringing with it a whole host of improvements and fixes across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Following on from the launch ofXDefiantSeason 2 in September, Ubisoft is continuing to release a steady stream of new patches to address some of the shooter’s biggest issues. Although the latest update is merely to address some ofXDefiant’s bugs, Ubisoft has also added a highly-requested feature that players will want to check out.
Since its launch back in May,XDefianthas had a bumpy few months. At one point,XDefiantwas dubbed among the first-person shooter community as the “COD killer” due to its fast-paced arcade-style gameplay and lack of skill-based matchmaking, the latter of which has been a hot topic in theCall of Dutycommunity for many years. However, recent rumors have suggested that the game’s player base has dwindled so much since launch that Ubisoft is planning toend support forXDefiantafter Season 4. Shortly after talk of a potential shutdown began circulating, the game’s executive producer took to social media to dispel the rumors, stating that he has already had meetings surrounding Year 2 ofXDefiant, with absolutely no plans to shut down after Season 4.
WithUbisoft insisting thatXDefiantis here for the long haul, support for the first-person shooter continues with yet another update. Available to download now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the new patch aims to address a plethora of issues, while also adding a highly-requested feature: Private Matches. Once players have downloaded and installed the new update, they can then host their very own lobbies, invite friends, and playXDefiantprivately.
Thishighly requestedXDefiantfeatureisn’t the only thing included in the latest update, as there are also a large number of bug fixes and improvements. Alongside fixes to the Highwaymen faction, maps, and more, Ubisoft has also deployed a fix for a melee glitch that was allowing players to rack up damage with rapid taps of the melee button, despite only hitting the enemy with a single strike.
Weapon leveling andprogression have always been a hot topic in theXDefiantcommunity, but there’s another change inbound with the latest update. According to the patch notes, the new weapon-level threshold introduced in update 2.3 has been reverted to its previous numbers, which means primary weapons now level up every 1,500 XP and secondary weapons every 500 XP. Ubisoft says it is aware the slower progression introduced in update 2.3 “wasn’t ideal,” so the aim is to make things feel much smoother from the latest update.
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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.
