Ubisoft's Upcoming Free-To-Play Arena Shooter XDefiant Delayed Indefinitely
Apparently there's "inconsistencies" that need addressing.
XDefiant? More like XDelay!
After already having issues getting console certification and other delays, Ubisoft has announced an indefinite delay for the preseason launch of its upcoming free-to-play arena shooter. The decision to postpone the release was made following issues discovered during XDefiant’s public test session.
An update on XDefiant- pic.twitter.com/3orSnspmp6
— XDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) October 9, 2023
In a message to the community, the company expressed gratitude for the participation in the test session and acknowledged players' appreciation for the game. However, the test session also revealed inconsistencies that need addressing before the preseason launch.
Ubisoft did not provide a new release date for XDefiant's preseason, but assured players that the development team is actively working to resolve the identified issues through personal testing. The company said it will share more information about the preseason and testing as progress is made.
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