Neowin News Feed for: Xdefiant

Ubisoft launches XDefiant's biggest update yet, but the game is still shutting down

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:38:02 +0000

Despite its servers shutting down next year and the development studios reportedly being closed, XDefiant's final seasonal update has released with new factions, maps, weapons, and more. Read more...

Ubisoft's Call of Duty rival XDefiant is shutting down six months into launch

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:18:01 +0000

XDefiant, the live-service free-to-play FPS from Ubisoft, is shutting down its servers soon. Some purchases are being refunded as well. Read more...

XDefiant Season 2 launches Sept. 25; Ubisoft says "the game is doing well"

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:44:01 +0000

Ubisoft will launch Season 2 of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant on September 25. It also says that, contrary to rumors, "the game is doing well." Read more...

After strong start, Ubisoft's XDefiant reportedly in trouble as player numbers dwindle

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:32:01 +0000

The fast-paced shooter entry Ubisoft put forth earlier this year touted 10 million players in its launch weeks, but now it may be in trouble. Read more...

Ubisoft touts "solid start to the year" in financial results thanks to live service games

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:32:02 +0000

Ubisoft's financial report for the first quarter of 2024 has the French company finishing ahead of expectations. This is mostly thanks to its suite of classic and recent "Games as a Service" titles. Read more...

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds Street Fighter 6 and XDefiant, among other games, this week

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:42:01 +0000

The Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming service will add seven new games to its library. They include Capcom's 2023 fighting game Street Fighter 6, and Ubisoft's recent free to play shooter XDefiant. Read more...

XDefiant PC hardware specs revealed; preloads are now available for console and PC

John Callaham — Fri, 17 May 2024 23:06:02 +0000

Ubisoft has revealed the final PC hardware recommendations for its upcoming free-to-play shooter XDefiant. Also, preloads are available for both the console and PC versions ahead of its May 21 launch. Read more...

Intel releases new driver with Hellblade II support, better performance in Starfield, more

Taras Buria — Fri, 17 May 2024 08:36:01 +0000

Intel 31.0.101.5522 WHQL driver is now available for download with optimizations and support for the upcoming Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Starfield May Update, XDefiant, and Wuthering Waves. Read more...

Ubisoft's long delayed free-to-play shooter XDefiant will finally launch on May 21

John Callaham — Thu, 02 May 2024 19:16:01 +0000

XDefiant, the free-to-play shooter that Ubisoft has been working on for a few years, will finally launch in its "preseason" mode on May 21 for the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. Read more...

Ubisoft delays Skull and Bones again, will soon close online services for some older games

John Callaham — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:04:01 +0000

Ubisoft has confirmed it will delay the release of the long-in-development pirate-themed game Skull and Bones once again. It will also shut down online features for a number of older games soon. Read more...

Ubisoft delays XDefiant preseason launch indefinitely due to issues found in last play test

John Callaham — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:28:01 +0000

Ubisoft has once again delayed the preseason launch of its upcoming free-to-play shooter XDefiant due to “inconsistencies” found in its last playtest. It did not reveal a new release date. Read more...

Ubisoft delays launch of XDefiant after failing Xbox and PlayStation certfication tests

John Callaham — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:08:01 +0000

The free-to-play arena shooter was supposed to finally launch this summer, but Ubisoft has now admitted it will take a bit longer due to the game failing its first certification tests for consoles Read more...

Ubisoft Forward overview: Skull and Bones beta, The Crew Motorfest and Master Chief?

John Callaham — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:40:01 +0000

The game publisher packed in a lot of content in its live game streaming event, including the official reveal of The Crew Motorfest, a closed beta for the pirate game Skull and Bones, and even Halo. Read more...

Ubisoft announces Tom Clancy's XDefiant, a free-to-play class-based shooter

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:02:01 +0000

Ubisoft has announced a free-to-play venture named Tom Clancy's XDefiant that's in early development. The title will be a class-based arena shooter that mashes together various Tom Clancy franchises Read more...