As the gaming industry evolves, players are continuously looking for new and unique experiences that blend innovative features with exhilarating gameplay. Ubisoft seems to have gotten the memo as it, once again, showed its commitment to the competitive shooter market with the announcement of faction-based shooter XDefiant.
Launched on May 21 2024 after years of anticipation, XDefiant has captured the attention of gamers worldwide.
Following its launch, fans have now shifted their focus to the upcoming XDefiant Season 1, which is still shrouded by a fog of mystery. Currently, XDefiant is in its pre-season phase.
For the uninitiated, XDefiant brings several of Ubisoft’s popular franchises together in one universe. This shooter includes factions called Phantoms (Ghost Recon), Echelon (Splinter Cell), Cleaners (The Division), Libertad (Far Cry) and DedSec (Watch Dogs). In the coming weeks, this fusion of popular gaming franchises is likely to bring their fans together to take XDefiant for a spin.
Now, just days after its launch, anyone who is currently playing Ubisoft’s latest video game is already wondering what’s next.
‘XDefiant’ Season 1 release date, battle pass details and more
Recently, during the Ubisoft Forward June 2024 showcase, the publisher decided to show fans what they will get when Season 1 arrives on 2 July.
1. New faction
Season 1 of XDefiant will bring with it a brand-new faction called GSK. Just like any other faction in this game, this one is based on a popular Ubisoft game, Rainbow Six: Siege.
With this faction, players will be able to choose from three new characters; these characters will have abilities based on their game, such as Blitz’s Shield and Jager’s ADS.
2. New weapons
This upcoming season will bring three new weapons for gamers to choose from.
3. New game mode
Besides new characters and weapons, gamers will also get a brand-new Capture the Flag game mode. In this mode, players capture a flag from the enemy team’s territory and take it to their side.
It’s a very fast-paced game mode that has been a part of numerous popular multiplayer games for years.
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4. In-store items and bundles
Upon the release of Season 1, players will be able to purchase various cosmetic items and item bundles from XDefiant in-store.
5. Ranked progression rewards
Just like any other online game, players will now be able to progress through various ranks and unlock certain rewards as they progress. While these rewards have yet to be revealed, it’s just good to know they’re coming.
Ubisoft has mentioned a whole roadmap for content that will be released for XDefiant in the coming months. According to this official roadmap, the XDefiant Season 1 battle pass will bring some exciting rewards for gamers to unlock. This could include new character skins and weapon wraps. In other words, don’t be surprised if you end up seeing some Assassin’s Creed-themed cosmetics.
What about ‘XDefiant’ Season 2 and beyond?
There is a lot to look forward to in XDefiant Season 2 including a faction named Buzz, three new weapons, three new maps and a refreshed 90-tier battle pass. Ubisoft also has plans to introduce other factions, namely Orchard and Horde, in other upcoming seasons. As of now, the games associated with these new factions have not been revealed by Ubisoft.
What else can fans expect from Ubisoft for ‘XDefiant’?
While there’s certainly a lot of hype surrounding Season 1, and rightfully so, that’s not all Ubisoft has up its sleeve. There’s also a lot of bonus content that is in the pipeline including a new arena, progression and ranked modes, the ability to play private matches, caster cams and practice zones.
These new additions would allow players to further hone their skills. No doubt Ubisoft wants to make XDefiant as big a success as Rainbow Six: Siege, but the million-dollar question remains – would they succeed? With their biggest franchises attached to XDefiant, they just might
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
XDefiant Season 1 will release on 2 July 2024.
