After Ubisoft finally, recently came to the party with a release date for its preseason, the free-to-play arena FPS, XDefiant, is finally out.
It’s been a tumultuous road with a few delays, but those keen to get stuck into some fast-paced multiplayer shooting with factions based on some iconic Ubisoft properties can now do so across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
You can download the game for free for each respective platform at the links below:
And a shiny new launch trailer is available to watch below:
Starting with this launch, XDefiant will run a six-week preseason and then begin its proper seasonal cadence, with Ubisoft having already shared a roadmap for the game’s debut year that will introduce new factions, maps, weapons, modes and more every season.
XDefiant’s preseason contains 14 maps, 5 factions, 24 weapons and five modes including Domination, Hot Shot, Occupy, Escort and Zone Control, and also comes 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 that’s in the game right now during the preseason:
XDefiant Preseason Content
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.