XDefiant, the free-to-play first-person shooter that features factions in Ubisoft’s catalog of franchises, finally has a release date and will be out very soon. Ubisoft announced today that XDefiant drops on May 21st for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Ubisoft Connect).
This is the day when XDefiant’s preseason will begin, giving players a chance to enjoy the shooter before its official first season begins. This release date suggests that various betas and tests for the game have followed, resulting in the game being delayed indefinitely last year.
“Thanks to everyone who participated in the server test session,” an XDefiant Blog post reads “It’s been exciting to see all the love for the game and the great feedback shared. Coming off the test, we’re excited to announce that we’re launching our Preseason on May 21 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/ will start at S. Preseason will last 6 weeks before going into our seasonal cadence.”
As for that seasonal cadence, Ubisoft has already outlined four seasons, which together will encompass the game’s Year 1 roadmap. You can check it out below:
As for what to expect in XDefiant’s preseason, there’s plenty of content on offer, and it’s all free:
Faction
- Echelon (Splinter Cell)
- Phantoms (Ghost Recon Phantoms)
- Cleaners (Division)
- Libertad (Far Cry 6)
- Deadsack (see Dogs 2, after opening or buying)
Maps
- Playground
- Attica Heights
- Dumbo
- Echelon Headquarters
- Emporium
- freedom
- May Day
- meltdown
- the middle
- Niddleplex
- Puebloto
- Show time
- Times Square
- Zoo
Modes
- dominance
- Hot shot
- take over
- Escort
- Zone control
Ubisoft says a new Ranked Mode practice playlist will also be live in preseason, allowing players to practice the game’s upcoming Ranked Mode where players battle it out in 4v4 competitive matches. This playlist will include 4v4 versions of Domination, Occupy, Escort, and Zone Control.
All rewards earned during previously held server test sessions and insider sessions will be available at launch in the preseason.
Here’s another look at what to expect in XDefiant’s 6-week preseason:
To know more about the game, read on Informant in the game Check out XDefiant’s feedback after getting hands-on with the game, and then check out this new XDefiant gameplay today to see how it plays.
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