“XDefiant” is hitting the gaming scene guns blazing! Ubisoft just dropped the bomb on its release date – mark your calendars for May 21st, folks! That’s when this epic free-to-play first-person shooter lands on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect.
Gear up because May 21st also marks the kickoff of XDefiant’s preseason. That means you’ll get a head start on the action before the official first season kicks off. It’s been quite the journey for XDefiant, with various betas and tests along the way. Remember when it got delayed indefinitely last year? Well, the wait is finally over!
In a pumped-up blog post, the XDefiant team shouted out a big thanks to all the players who joined the Server Test Session. The feedback was lit, and they’re hyped to announce the Preseason launch on May 21st. Get ready to lock and load on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The Preseason is set to last a solid six weeks before diving into the game’s seasonal rhythm.
Speaking of seasons, Ubisoft has already laid out the blueprint for XDefiant’s Year 1 roadmap. Brace yourselves for the ultimate frag fest!
What’s in store for XDefiant’s preseason? Oh, just a boatload of epic content, all for free! We’re talking factions from your favorite Ubisoft games, sweet maps, and killer game modes. Here’s a taste:
Factions:
- Echelon (Splinter Cell)
- Phantoms (Ghost Recon Phantoms)
- Cleaners (The Division)
- Libertad (Far Cry 6)
- Dedsec (Watch Dogs 2, after unlocking or purchasing)
Maps:
- Arena
- Attica Heights
- Dumbo
- Echelon HQ
- Emporium
- Liberty
- Mayday
- Meltdown
- Midway
- Nudleplex
- Pueblito
- Showtime
- Times Square
- Zoo
Modes:
- Domination
- Hot Shot
- Occupy
- Escort
- Zone Control
But wait, there’s more! Ubisoft is throwing in a Ranked Mode Practice Playlist during the preseason. It’s like a warm-up session before diving into intense 4v4 ranked battles. Get ready to flex those gaming muscles with Domination, Occupy, Escort, and Zone Control modes.
And guess what? All the rewards you snagged from previous Server Test Sessions and Insider Sessions? Yeah, they’re all yours at preseason launch.
So, are you ready to rock ‘n’ roll in XDefiant’s action-packed preseason? It’s gonna be one wild ride!
