Ubisoft has officially announced today the launch of XDefiant, a first-person arena shooter developed primarily by Ubisoft San Francisco along with other studios. The game is free-to-play and available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Full Ubisoft Announcement
Ubisoft is excited to announce the launch of the highly anticipated XDefiant, a free-to-play first-person arena shooter developed by Ubisoft San Francisco*. The game features factions inspired by some of Ubisoft’s most beloved franchises. Players can download and play XDefiant for free on their PC via Ubisoft Connect, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S by visiting playxdefiant.com/download_pco.
After a series of betas and open tests, everyone can now enjoy XDefiant’s content, which includes:
- 14 maps inspired by other Ubisoft titles
- 5 factions inspired by Ubisoft franchises (one faction to unlock or purchase)
- 24 weapons
- 44 attachments
- 5 gadgets
Players can join one of the 5 factions inspired by various Ubisoft franchises: the Cleaners (The Division), Libertad (Far Cry 6), Echelon (Splinter Cell), DedSec (Watch Dogs 2), and Phantoms (Ghost Recon Phantoms). Each faction includes three characters, but only one is playable initially. The other characters can be unlocked by completing missions.
Players can compete in matches across 2 game modes: Arena and Linear.
Three Arena Styles Available:
- In Domination, teams compete to control three fixed zones.
- In Occupation, teams compete to control a moving zone.
- In HotShot, players compete to get the most KOs. Points are only awarded or denied when players collect tags from eliminated enemies or allies. Additionally, the player with the most tags before HotShot receives speed bonuses but is marked on the map and visible to all.
Two Linear Matches Available:
- In Zone Control, attackers secure five zones progressively on the map, while defenders fight to stop them.
- In Escort, attackers must deliver a package to its destination, while defenders attempt to halt their progress.
Following this preseason, XDefiant will offer seasonal content, including a new faction, three new maps, three new weapons, and much more each season.