XDefiant, the free arena shooter from Ubisoft, has extended its first closed beta. This was announced by the official Twitter account of the game.
- The official Tweet reads: “We have heard your requests and are extending the closed beta by another 48 hours! 🎉 The closed beta will now end on Tuesday, April 25, at 11 PM PT (April 26, 8:00 AM CEST). Use the extra time for a few more matches and share your feedback with us!”
- The beta was originally scheduled to end on April 23, which is this Sunday.
- The reactions to the closed beta are very positive and exceed expectations – according to Ubisoft, over one million players have played the XDefiant beta and streamed the game on Twitch.
- This is also shown by various reactions to the extension of the closed beta: “These guys are amazing,” it says on reddit, a comment that receives particularly strong approval from users.
- And under the official tweet, there are already demands for the beta to just continue: “Just extend it until launch… maybe… maybe.” Although there have also been feedback that some things are still not running smoothly, like the balancing of the gameplay mechanics, some bugs, and unfair matchmaking – the desire to continue playing XDefiant now is greater for many.
The new shooter is often compared to Call of Duty, both by well-known streamers like MontanaBlack, as well as by the community and various experts who praise the map design and fresh gameplay.
The GameStar also gathered some judgments from well-known CoD players like FaZe Jev. The well-known streamer and pro states that XDefiant is a sure success, but not necessarily a “CoD killer.”
Currently, there are also drops on Twitch, but only weapon skins for the MK22 and D50. We have included a screenshot of the drops for you:
Is a hit forming here? The success came as a surprise, but the high player numbers, the many viewers on Twitch, and also the many positive reactions send clear signals that a surprise hit may be forming here, creating a dynamic reminiscent of Apex Legends.
Another indication is the high Google searches, which currently even exceed well-known games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, or Destiny 2:
The game in short: XDefiant is the new arena shooter from Ubisoft, which will be available for free on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game lets you compete as factions from Tom Clancy games like The Division or Splinter Cell, each with special abilities.
The game offers various PvP modes, some without skill-based matchmaking, promising fast-paced and action-packed combat. More information about the maps, game modes, and the release can be found on GamePro, which has published a overview of XDefiant.
What do you think? Will XDefiant be a big hit and how do you see it compared to CoD or Battlefield?
How to participate in the beta: Have you gotten interested in the shooter XDefiant and want to participate in the beta? In the following article on MeinMMO, we will tell you how to secure a beta code:
XDefiant: Get beta codes – Here’s how to enter the closed test of the new shooter
