Summary
A new leak for the popular FPSXDefiantreveals new factions and Ubisoft characters that are coming to the game in Season 1 and later. Ubisoft’s newest free-to-play shooter,XDefiant, has certainly been a hit with players, especially those longing for the classicCall of Dutymultiplayer experience.XDefiantseemingly returns the genre to the older days of the arena shooter, stripping away many of the complexities and bloated features that have made their way into recent entries of Activision’s popularCall of Dutymultiplayer modes.
As a free-to-play, live-service style game, Ubisoft has plans to keepXDefiantfeeling fresh by periodically introducing new content alongside various updates. As players know,XDefiantlaunched into the preseason, letting players experience the game and its mechanics, while also adjusting mechanics and fixing issues before the arrival of Season 1. With Season 1 set to arrive in July, it appears that Ubisoft has tons of new content planned for the future, and with these latest leaks, players have plenty to be excited about.
According to a user known asRogue TX,XDefiantwill be adding a variety of new factions to its current rosterstarting in Season 1 and beyond, some of which are not connected to Ubisoft’s Clancyverse. While datamining the game’s files, Rogue TX has discovered a veritable treasure trove of information, including potential new weapons like the FAMAS, sawed-off shotgun, Tommy Gun, and more. There have also been found assets of characters based on the racing gameThe Crewas well as theRabbidsfranchise. It’s unknown how the cartoon creatures will be integrated into a realistic-looking shooter game likeXDefiant.
Rumored and Leaked Factions Coming to XDefiant
In addition to new factions like The Highwaymen and Assassins,XDefiantis set to get new game modes, some of which have been confirmed by Mark Rubin. A Search and Destroy style mode called 1-Life Bomb is being worked on, though Rogue TX has found hints in the game files of even more on the way. According to data files, traditional multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag are being planned for the future, while Infection could also appear in an update down the road. Currently, players have a variety of objective-based modes to play through, so a classic TDM activity could be a welcome addition.
While players should take all of this with a grain of salt, Ubisoft may have accidentally lent some truth to them as the company has issued DMCA strikes to remove some of the images and details from social media. Either way, it’s highly likely that fans won’t have to wait too much longer for news asUbisoft Forward makes its 2024 on June 10. As expected, Ubisoft is using this summer showcase to reveal new details, gameplay, and other surprises for its upcoming games, of whichXDefiantshould be part of with Season 1 right around the corner.
XDefiant
XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms.Season 1 introduces the Team Rainbow operators of GS-Kommando leveraging their counter-terrorism training to disrupt their enemies. They can deploy electrified barbed wire for area denial, counter incoming enemy devices with their Active Defense System, and dazzle multiple foes with flash charges mounted on their G52-Tactical Shield.While GS-Kommando operators pride themselves on using non-lethal force whenever possible, they are as capable on the battlefield as any spec ops group.Customized Loadouts: Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments, and devices to optimize the way you play. Combine any weapon with any faction, and unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.Factions: Factions are drawn from iconic Ubisoft worlds and represent distinct classes, each with unique abilities and ultras. Choose any character from any faction to assemble your team of six players. Change your faction at any point during play to adapt to your strategy.Maps, Modes, and Mayhem: Play in a diverse range of 14 maps at launch across several different arena and linear modes including Zone Control, Escort, Occupy, and more. Fight in casual matches or climb the tiers in competitive ranked mode.
