It has been announced that Ubisoft’s free-to-play game XDefiant will be launching on May 21 on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect.
The announcement comes following April’s server stress test. XDefiant’s May 21st launch will see the game launch in a ‘pre-season’, which will last six weeks, meaning Season 1 should launch around July 2nd.
Preseason Details
![[XD] News - Launch Date 2024 - preseason](https://insider-gaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/XD_FWD_asset_1.jpg)
Launch time:
Preseason begins May 21st, 2024 at 10AM PT/1PM ET.
Content
The game will have the Preseason content that was included in the Server Test Session.
Factions:
- Echelon
- Phantoms
- Cleaners
- Libertad
- Dedsec (after unlocking or purchasing)
Maps:
- Arena
- Attica Heights
- Dumbo
- Echelon HQ
- Emporium
- Liberty
- Mayday
- Meltdown
- Midway
- Nudleplex
- Pueblito
- Showtime
- Times Square
- Zoo
Modes:
- Domination
- Hot Shot
- Occupy
- Escort
- Zone Control
New! Ranked Mode Practice Playlist
Practice our upcoming ranked mode and battle it out in 4v4 competitive matches. This playlist will include:
- 4v4 versions of: Domination, Occupy, Escort, Zone Control
Rewards
Rewards unlocked during the Server Test Session and Insider Sessions will be available at launch.
The Future
As a reminder, we have an exciting Year 1 ahead of us with new content coming every single season.
After our 6 week Preseason, XDefiant will have a seasonal cadence. Every 3 months, the community can expect new weapons, maps, events, and a new faction.
In total Year 1 will include an additional:
- 4 Factions
- 12 Weapons
- 12 Maps
![[XD] News - Launch Date 2024 - roadmap](https://insider-gaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/XD-Year1-Roadmap.jpg)
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