XDefiant is one of the most electrifying shooters to emerge in recent years. For a while, it was poised to be the ‘Call of Duty killer’, boasting a fast pacing, high-octane gameplay, and balanced, satisfying combat. It’s set to launch later in 2023, but before then, it’s passing through open-play phases that’ll give prospective fans a clear insight into what to expect. If you’re eager to learn how to play XDefiant, then read this guide in full.
What is XDefiant About?
Created by the legendary developer and publisher that is Ubisoft, XDefiant is a next-generation first-person shooter that lends itself to fast-paced gunplay. It’s a near-future game set in Ubisoft’s ‘game universe’, which means that the factions that appear in XDefiant are taken from Ubisoft’s many games, including:
Splinter Cell
Ghost Recon
WatchDogs
The Division
Where other shooters may rely on country-based representatives – such as Russia, the United Kingdom, or the United States – XDefiant uses only the most iconic characters from Ubisoft’s history. By doing this, each faction becomes unique and instantly recognisable. This operating model also means a wide range of classes, weapons, and modes will be (and are) featured in XDefiant. It’s a more unique shooter than the likes of Call of Duty or Battlefield for this very reason.
Furthermore, XDefiant is totally free-to-play and it doesn’t have any kind of single-player campaign – yet. It’s a multiplayer-first game, and there may be scope to broaden that in the future, expanding it to include something like a battle royale mode. So far, Ubisoft has been attentive to the community, adding content that the players themselves have essentially asked for.
It all starts with learning how to play XDefiant, of course.
Read More: When Is XDefiant Being Released?
How to Play XDefiant on Any Platform
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This is our guide that’ll teach you how to play XDefiant both now and when it launches in full later this year.
Playing XDefiant Pre-Launch
If you’re taking part in an open beta phase with XDefiant, you’ll find it very easy to get involved. If you’re on PC, you simply need to install the Ubisoft Connect launcher and then download XDefiant, making sure to register for a Ubisoft account if you don’t already have one. If you’re a console player, then you’ll need to navigate to your platform’s store – either PlayStation or Xbox – and install XDefiant.
Playing XDefiant Post-Launch
Let’s assume you’re playing XDefiant after it has launched in the summer of 2023 – as that’s when it’s supposed to be released. It’s the same path as before – if you’re on PC, you’ll need to install the Ubisoft Connect launcher, but if you’re on PlayStation or Xbox, you can download the game from the respective on-platform store and start playing instantly. As we’ve stated, it’s a free-to-play game, which means that you’re not parting ways with any money to get involved.
Read More: Is XDefiant a Crossplay Game?
It has already been confirmed that XDefiant will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. There’s no indication at present that XDefiant will be available on Nintendo Switch or mobile – but never say never, right?
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