Ubisoft’s XDefiant Has Finally Secured A Release Date

XDefiant, Ubisoft’s free-to-play arena FPS, has had a bit of a rough go on the road to release with a few false starts and lengthy delays, but now it’s found itself back on track and should be launching in full very soon.

The publisher broke the news after a most recent Server Test for the game, thanking fans for their patience and feedback and revealing that the game will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 21st with the preseason going live at 3AM on Wednesday, May 22nd AEST.

? LETSSS GOOOOOOO ?@PlayXDefiant drops on May 21 on Playstation 5, XBox Series X|S and Ubisoft Connect PC:

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— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) May 2, 2024

Starting at launch, XDefiant will run a six-week preseason and then begin its proper seasonal cadence, with Ubisoft sharing a roadmap for the game’s debut year that will introduce new factions, maps, weapons, modes and more every season.

XDefiant’s preseason will contain 14 maps, 5 factions, 24 weapons and five modes including Domination, Hot Shot, Occupy, Escort and Zone Control, and will also come with a Ranked Mode Practice playlist for players to get a feel for 4v4 competitive matches before Ranked Mode matches come in.

Once preseason ends, there’ll be a new season every 3 months which each of them introducing a new faction, 3 weapons, 3 maps and a new Battle Pass to progress through.

Here’s a detailed list of everything coming in the preseason:

XDefiant Preseason Content Starting May 21st (22nd AEST)

Factions:

• Echelon
• Phantoms
• Cleaners
• Libertad
• Dedsec (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

Ranked Mode Practice Playlist

Practice our upcoming ranked mode and battle it out in 4v4 competitive matches. This playlist will include:

• 4v4 versions of: Domination, Occupy, Escort, Zone Control

Rewards

Rewards unlocked during the Server Test Session and Insider Sessions will be available at launch.