XDefiant is one of the most electrifying shooters on the market right now – and it’s free to play. Following the game’s release in May 2024, Ubisoft saw millions of players pour into the game’s high-octane ecosystem, taking advantage of this awesome, fresh shooter. It’s set to compete with the likes of Call of Duty and The Finals, and it was off to a good start from the moment it dropped digitally.
In this brief walkthrough, we’re helping you get access to that ecosystem. We’re going to break down how to play XDefiant on all platforms, from PC to PlayStation and everything in between. This highly accessible, welcoming first-person shooter isn’t complex, so even the most novice FPS players can get to grips with it relatively quickly. Of course, that all begins with downloading XDefiant and getting stuck in.
Created by the legendary developer and publisher that is Ubisoft, XDefiant is a next-generation first-person shooter that lends itself to fast-paced gunplay. It’s a near-future game set in Ubisoft’s ‘game universe’, which means that the factions that appear in XDefiant are taken from Ubisoft’s many games, including:
Where other shooters may rely on country-based representatives – such as Russia, the United Kingdom, or the United States – XDefiant uses only the most iconic characters from Ubisoft’s history. By doing this, each faction becomes unique and instantly recognisable. This operating model also means a wide range of classes, weapons, and modes are featured in XDefiant. It’s a more unique shooter than the likes of Call of Duty or Battlefield for this very reason.
Furthermore, XDefiant is free-to-play and it doesn’t have any kind of single-player campaign – yet. It’s a multiplayer-first game, and there may be scope to broaden that in the future, expanding it to include something like a battle royale mode. So far, Ubisoft has been attentive to the community, adding content that the players themselves have essentially asked for.
It all starts with learning how to play XDefiant, of course.
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This is our guide that’ll teach you how to play XDefiant on any platform, joining the ranks of millions of players.
To get XDefiant on PC, you’ll need to install the Ubisoft Connect launcher. Once you’ve installed the client, you’ll need to make a Ubisoft account and then navigate to the storefront and install your digital version of XDefiant for free. Then, simply boot XDefiant, tweak the game to your PC’s specifications, and start playing.
For those on PlayStation 5, getting XDefiant couldn’t be easier. Firstly, boot your PlayStation 5 console and navigate to the PS Store. From there, locate XDefiant (a search works best) and install the game on your SSD. Then, run the game and follow the brief set-up steps before diving into XDefiant online.
XDefiant is available digitally on Xbox Series X|S for free – and it’s so easy to get a copy. Simply switch on your Xbox console, access the store, and find XDefiant. Then, once you’ve installed it, follow the brief set-up process and then get involved with your first matches.
If you want the upper hand before you get started, learn about the best M4A1 loadout in XDefiant.
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