Tom Clancy's XDefiant

[J4MES OX4D 10,033]

They had a big 6 hour test yesterday apparently. Too bad they decided to have it during CS2's release and that clearly impacted player counts and interest. This game is in danger of being swamped especially with MW3 round the corner. 

[MrBiron 1,453]

If they release any time now then it's DOA. It needed to be released much earlier. The best option now would be to delay til after the new year.

[MrBiron 1,453]

This game has now been delayed with no release date give. My guess is that the release date would have been too close to MW3. So, as I said above, a release after the new year is more likely. Just when people are getting bored of MW3. 

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

I worry for them that it still won't get enough traction when it does come out. Maybe some on PC, but I doubt they will be able to crack the console market with this.

[Riff Machine 2,105]

*Chad Hopes the teams are shifted to make a proper Splinter Cell sequel...*

[J4MES OX4D 10,033]

6 months on and still nothing. Seems people on social media have given Rubin and co a long overdue poke but this is just getting silly now. Generic promises and just a load of 'soon' and 'we hope' lines. 

[J4MES OX4D 10,033]

I hope they make the interface bigger, I can barely see anything especially the score🤣

 

[phil bottle 9,754]

I got an invite but ignored it tbh 🙃

[phil bottle 9,754]

It's out now, and it's free. Probably worth a punt, though I'm personally not planning on it. 

 

 

[J4MES OX4D 10,033]

16 hours ago, phil bottle said:

It's out now, and it's free. Probably worth a punt, though I'm personally not planning on it. 

 

 

No Steam, no play. Only making it available on Ubisoft connect immediately kills 95% of your potential reach. Glad it's finally released but I don't have the desire to even try it. 

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

Some have been playing it - @techno @LordBaguette @Macca89 @Mitch @MrBiron I've downloaded it but not really sure why lol. I don't think its a cod killer by any means. I mean first off, CoD can kill itself pretty easily as we've all seen, but this game hasn't had really any marketing and for a free game to hit hard it needs that early thousands flock to it like Apex Legends did.

 

With no SBMM, I think you'll find you wanted to like it, but in reality it just doesn't give you enough satisfaction back....and SBMM would've actually helped with that to a degree.

[techno 3,510]

9 hours ago, GazzaGarratt said:

Some have been playing it - @techno @LordBaguette @Macca89 @Mitch @MrBiron I've downloaded it but not really sure why lol. I don't think its a cod killer by any means. I mean first off, CoD can kill itself pretty easily as we've all seen, but this game hasn't had really any marketing and for a free game to hit hard it needs that early thousands flock to it like Apex Legends did.

 

With no SBMM, I think you'll find you wanted to like it, but in reality it just doesn't give you enough satisfaction back....and SBMM would've actually helped with that to a degree.

I disagree I like there is no sbmm, every game is different and it actually forces you to get better, there is lobby balancing which is fine. A cod killer? Obviously people will make that distinction though I don't see it as it's just different and as blame truth said he doesn't want to see cod game mechanics added as they are not needed. 

As for the game, I'm 6+hours in and really having fun with it using different set ups etc to complete challenges and unlock stuff. The fact people actually play the objective is a welcome bonus too.

If it gets enough content and they sort out the few issues some are having it's worth every penny it cost.

[GazzaGarratt 11,049]

Anyone still playing this here? Feel like most FPS games are taking a tanking at present.

[J4MES OX4D 10,033]

Game is not doing too well after a promising start

XDefiant is 'struggling' claims source as player numbers reportedly plummet

METRO.CO.UK

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Ubisoft shooter XDefiant might result in more layoffs at the company, as sources claim that player numbers are in significant decline.

 

With BO6 imminent, I think it may very well be on the brink and support will be dropped entirely.