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XDefiant, the upcoming first-person shooter from Ubisoft hasn’t been blessed with a smooth process regarding its release. The game was initially slated to launch by the end of the summer but was unexpectedly hit with refusal from Xbox and PlayStation as it did not meet the certification requirements, delaying the release.
This refusal forced the team to go back to the drawing board to fix the game’s backend for launching on consoles. This hinted at the arrival ofXDefiantsometime in October and it seems like that is what’s going to happen, just in time to face off a majorCall of Dutyevent.
XDefiant to Clash With Call of Duty
XDefiantrecently held public test sessions that saw players jumping onto open servers to test the might of the game. The game looked better than what it was in beta testing, but Ubisoft hasn’t announced an official release date yet.
https://twitter.com/el_bobberto/status/1708461362249380188
However, as per the post by leaker el_bobberto on X,XDefiant “is supposedly set to release on October 17th”, given that there were“no new problems found in the September 28th playtest.”If the claim turns out to be true, the release date ofXDefiantwill bring it head-to-head withCall of Duty.
Also Read:“Play XDefiant”: After Being Declined Certification, XDefiant Targets New Release Date on Consoles
A major Call of Duty event called ‘The Haunting’ will drop on the same day inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare2andWarzone. This Halloween-themed event will mark the arrival of several new operators, weapons, and much more.
The game will also launch just a day after the end ofModern Warfare 3beta, making it an interesting choice of launch date to battle it out withCall of Duty. This confirms that Ubisoft is confident about what it has done with the game and wants to gain the attention of the FPS community.
Could XDefiant Take on Call of Duty?
While Ubisoft is trying its best to be a competitor toCall of Dutywith the new FPS title, it would still be a bold move from it to face off with Call of Duty, especially whenCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3would be releasing in a few weeks. In an update after QA rejections, Executive Producer of the game, Mark Ruben stated that the game’s release has been delayed till October, however, he did not give a certain date.
There is no official announcement yet but if the playtest has gone as Ubisoft expected,XDefiantcould actually launch on the rumored date. As for leaks and claims from el_bobberto, the leaker has previously shared a few details aboutCOD Modern Warfare 3about its gear and those have been confirmed so far. It remains to be seen how it turns out with this one.
Also Read:XDefiant, Ubisoft’s Upcoming FPS, Has Been Delayed on PlayStation and Xbox Due to Ridiculous Reason
What are your thoughts about the recent leak on theXDefiantrelease date? Do you think Ubisoft would be so bold to compete withCall of Duty? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
Source:X/Twitter
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Rohit Tiwari
Gaming Editor
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Rohit Tiwari is a Gaming Journalist and Editor at FandomWire. With a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Rohit combines academic insight with a passion for the games and the stories they tell. When he’s not busy playing games, you’ll find him reading or catching a football game.
