#XDefiant challenges

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We are going to do a stream in about 4 hours here. I have a few ideas on what to stream, but I want to see what you all think.

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Ubisoft has set its sights on the online shooter crown with XDefiant, a free-to-play title aiming to compete with the juggernaut Call of Duty series. While Ubisoft has found success with service games like Rainbow Six: Siege and For Honor, other attempts like Rainbow Six Extraction and Hyper Scape haven't garnered the same level of traction. With Call of Duty facing its challenges, XDefiant represents a significant opportunity for Ubisoft to capture the attention of shooter fans. XDefiant Ubisoft's Service Game Track Record Ubisoft has a mixed bag when it comes to service games. Titles like Rainbow Six: Siege have thrived with years of consistent content updates and a dedicated player base. For Honor, another service game has enjoyed a loyal following despite receiving less frequent content drops. However, Ubisoft has also seen service game ventures fail to launch, such as Rainbow Six Extraction and the battle royale Hyper Scape. XDefiant: A Shot at the "Call of Duty Killer" Title XDefiant is scheduled to launch on May 21st, 2024, aiming to capitalize on a potential window of vulnerability for the Call of Duty franchise. Recent controversies and a perceived lack of innovation in the series have left some fans yearning for a fresh take on the online shooter genre. Ubisoft hopes XDefiant, with its free-to-play model and focus on fast-paced action, can fill that void. A Glimpse into XDefiant's Gameplay The recently released premiere trailer for XDefiant showcases high-octane battles, featuring a diverse cast of characters wielding a variety of weapons and utilizing unique gadgets. Details are still emerging, but the trailer hints at a class-based system with distinct abilities and customization options. The free-to-play model suggests a focus on microtransactions for cosmetics and potentially additional content down the line. Cross-Platform Play and Availability XDefiant will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. Cross-play functionality will allow players across all platforms to compete together, potentially fostering a larger and more vibrant player base. Can XDefiant Deliver? The success of XDefiant will hinge on several factors. Ubisoft will need to strike a balance between offering a compelling core experience and a monetization system that doesn't alienate players. Regular content updates, a healthy esports scene, and a strong focus on anti-cheat measures will be crucial in retaining players long-term. FAQs: Q: When is XDefiant launching? A: XDefiant is scheduled to launch on May 21st, 2024. Q: What platforms will XDefiant be available on? A: XDefiant will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. Q: Will XDefiant feature cross-play functionality? A: Yes, XDefiant will have cross-play functionality, allowing players on all platforms to compete together. Q: Is XDefiant free-to-play? A: Yes, XDefiant will be a free-to-play title. Q: How will XDefiant be monetized? A: Details are still emerging, but the free-to-play model suggests microtransactions for cosmetics and potentially additional content.

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XDefiant By Ubisoft

Over the last few days I got to try the closed beta for Ubisoft's next free to play title, Xdefiant. And in this blog I want to share my thoughts on the game and how I feel about its future.

The first thing that grabbed me about the beta was, despite the few bugs and server issues there was a fully fleshed and decent-looking game. That offered a fun experience that left me wanting more, and in its state I don't think a full release isn't too far away. So what type of game is Xdefiant? Well from what I played it kinda feels like a cross between old school call of duty, and the tactical hero based shooting of overwatch. Essentially you pick a character from a roster of iconic Ubisoft ips, each with there own abilities, kit them with a weapon load out and then jump right In. The game modes available in the beta were simple base defence type modes and a push objective mode, there was also a linted hot shot mode that I didn't get to try sadly.

As it's a beta I'm happy with what was on offer as each game mode was fun, fast paced and the maps played out from some iconic locations and I enjoyed it. But I hope there is more expansion of the game modes at launch, I was actually hoping for a good old team deathmatch mode as I'm nor very good with objective based challenges haha. What I did enjoy a lot about the matches I played, was how fast paced and tactical they felt, there were a lot of moments where I had to choose when and where was the best place to drop my abilities. And as confirmed by one of the lead team members on twitter, there was a lot less bunny hopping so gun fighting felt fair and wasn't a challenge of how to hit a bouncing kangaroo with a gun. And this could be a big win for the game, as I feel games where players can bunny hop out of range is annoying.

So with a lot of positive experience with the game, I feel the future is bright for this.little game but it won't be easy. First of speaking from a console point of view as that's where I play, there isn't too much competition for a free hero based shooter, the only 2 games I know of that feel similar are overwatch 2 and rogue company. But Xdefinet doesn't feel like any of them, it feels unique and its own thing, so with this in mind unlike Hyperscape that had to compete with other big battle royals, like fortnite, Apex legends and War zone. There isn't room for this game to fail by being dwarfed by bugger games, and this puts less pressure on the devs to try and do something better than what's on offer.

But there are 2 areas I feel this game could stumble with, the first is the biggest one in my opinion and that's transparency. For any game to succeed players and communities need a little transparency on bug fixes, known issues and updates to playlists and features. What I saw during the beta gave me hope, as the twitter socials were very active in spreading news about the server issues and responding where they can. If they can do this on a more manageable scale for them, I could see there being a tight knit community around the team that feels heard by the developers. The second issue that I know feels odd to be less important than transparency is monetisation. All free games need to make money as games aren't free, and with hero shooters there are 2 pitfalls that I don't want the team to fall into. First is the hero's only earnable through cash, this is a big issue as It can tip the game into pay to win territory. And pay to win is essentially how it sounds, giving advantage to players.with cash this can form a sorta of meta where non paying players use free heroes and skilled players with cash can use bought hero's. This creates an unfair balance.

The second pitfall is non-earnable currency. We can guess the bread and butter of this game's monetization will be cosmetics and battle passes. These have been proven to be successful and fun in certain games, but sometimes players may not have cash at hand to get a new skin or a shiny emote. So having events where players can earn currency could be useful then that way both paying and non paying players can invest in skins and potentially battle passes.

Overall I think this game is already on track to success, what I played in the beta was a lot. more than I expected. It was fun, fast-paced and tactical, there are also plenty of Ips in the Ubisoft portfolio they could.dip into, and this makes me excited to see what's on the horizon for this game.

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Call of Duty May Have a Rival in Xdefiant, as Fps Game Beta Hits Big

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and its companion battle royale shooter Warzone 2 have endured a challenging ride. While Warzone Caldera, now known as Warzone Caldera, established the standard for competitive FPS games, revisions to MW2 regarding time-to-kill (TTK), movement, UI, and loadouts have come under growing fire. Now, XDefiant, a new first-person shooter from Ubisoft that combines characters from Rainbow Six, The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell, is claiming a sizable Twitch viewership amid promises of an extended beta. Many of its mechanics appear to be intended to win back disenchanted Call of Duty fans. As of this writing, according to statistics site Twitch Tracker, the average Twitch viewership for XDefiant, during its closed beta, stands at precisely 32,507 over the last seven days. Compare that to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (which includes Warzone 2) at 28,025, or even the beloved Warzone 1, 30,773, and there’s some encouraging signs of initial popularity. The XDefiant closed beta runs from April 13 to April 23, though there is the possibility that it may continue for longer. Ubisoft executive producer Mark Rubin (who, funnily enough, previously served in the same role on the Call of Duty series), says that, owing to a few technical issues and delays, the developer may extend the XDefiant beta in order to compensate. “If all goes well and the servers finally gain some stability then I think we should look at extending the beta,” Rubin says. “But I have to see what that would mean for the team.” So, what is it that XDefiant offers, and how does this potentially solve some of the issues from the latest CoD? Primarily, XDefiant seems to provide a more balanced and equitable range of weapons – every gun has strengths and weaknesses, and each is similarly viable in different situations, as opposed to Call of Duty which has been criticised for over-buffing a few choice weapons.+ There are 14 maps in XDefiant, something which is bound to appeal to players left cold by the debatably disappointing map pool in CoD Modern Warfare 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axDcjinoqo4 The time-to-kill is also a lot more generous – one of the most severe, ongoing issues in the latest CoD and Warzone 2 is how quickly you seem to die. Gameplay in XDefiant is also praised for its speed and responsiveness, allowing for the more twitch-based movement favoured by committed FPS players. If you want to try out XDefiant, you need a Ubisoft account, and to enter your email over at the XDefiant beta sign-up page. If you’re accepted, you will receive a code for your platform of choice. Alternatively, check out some of the other best multiplayer games, or maybe the best upcoming games which you can expect to arrive in 2023. Read the full article