XDefiant, the free-to-play first person shooter starring factions across Ubisoft’s catalogue of franchises, finally has a release date and it’s out very soon. Ubisoft announced today that XDefiant drops onto PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Ubisoft Connect) on May 21.
“Thank you to everyone who participated in the Server Test Session,” an XDefiant blog post reads. “It was exciting to see all the love for the game and the great feedback that was shared. Coming out of the test, we are excited to say that we will launch our Preseason on May 21 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Preseason will last 6 weeks before going into our seasonal cadence.”
As for that seasonal cadence, Ubisoft has already outlined the first four season, which together will encompass the game’s Year 1 roadmap. You can check it out below:
As for what to expect in XDefiant’s preseason, there’s a lot of content on offer, and it’s all free:
Ubisoft says a new Ranked Mode Practice Playlist will be live in the preseason, too, giving players a practice go at the game’s upcoming ranked mode where players battle it out in 4v4 competitive matches. This playlist will include 4v4 versions of Domination, Occupy, Escort, and Zone Control.
All rewards earned during the previously held Server Test Sessions and Insider Sessions will be available at launch in the preseason.
Here’s another look at what to expect in XDefiant’s 6-week preseason:
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