After multiple delays and questions about the title’s future, Ubisoft finally confirmed an official release date forXDefiant, and fans don’t have to wait much longer.
UbisoftrevealedthatXDefiantwill launch onMay 21for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The free-to-play FPS title features 14 maps, 24 weapons, five modes, and five factions. One of those game modes includes a Ranked Mode practice playlist to test out 4v4 competitive matches.
XDefiantwas originally planned to hit shelves in the late summer of 2023, but asubmission snafudelayed its release. Then, an October launch day also fell through because ofparty code and net code issues. After another delay in March, the FPS title could finally host a servertest sessionin late April and iron out a few last wrinkles.
With no more roadblocks in the way, Ubisoft laid out the framework for future content. After the initial six-week Preseason event,XDefiantwill get new weapons, maps, events, and a new faction every three months. Year One includes four Seasons that will add four factions, 12 weapons, and 12 maps. The devs did not provide any details about which Season players should expect to add an official ranked mode or private matches. Ubisoft teases that there will be more details about the title leading up to the official release date.
