The MMO Defiance, which was shut down in 2021, is coming again to life. For anybody unaware, Defiance was a third-person shooter MMO from Trion Worlds that was developed as a tie-in for the Syfy present of the identical identify, with occasions and storylines working throughout the sport and the TV present. It launched in 2013 as a paid sport for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, earlier than adopting a free-to-play mannequin and continued to obtain updates even after the TV present was canceled in 2015. A new model of the sport, Defiance 2050, got here out in 2018–but each video games shut down servers in 2021. Now, Defiance is trying a comeback.
Fawkes, a sport firm whose mission is “respiratory life to outdated worlds and preserving their legacy,” has introduced plans to carry Defiance again following a take care of earlier rights-owner Gamigo.
“Despite the fact that the TV sequence was discontinued in 2015 and Gamigo ultimately closed the sport in 2021, the reminiscences of epic Arkfalls and immersive, put up‑apocalyptic battles dwell on in your hearts,” Fawkes mentioned.
Fawkes mentioned it has acquired the license to the “worldwide improvement and publishing rights” for Defiance and Defiance 2050 on all platforms. The first step within the comeback is relaunching the unique sport on PC in April 2025.
“Our relaunch is designed to be a homecoming for many who as soon as fought aspect by aspect throughout legendary Arkfalls. We wish you to return to a well-known world that also holds numerous reminiscences, and to create new ones with associates each outdated and new,” Fawkes mentioned.
Ought to the re-launch go effectively in April 2025 on PC, Fawkes mentioned it’ll “discover the likelihood” of bringing Defiance again to consoles.
“We are going to begin small, with a really clear state of the sport, with the design and drop we understood you want, and develop from there along with you, bringing the adjustments that had an affect and abandoning those that didn’t. We’re able to re-build Defiance along with you, Arkhunters,” Fawkes mentioned.
Followers can be a part of the official Fawkes Discord channel to remain updated on the most recent developments.
“Thanks for maintaining the flame of Defiance alive all these years. We won’t wait to welcome you again into the world of epic battles and unforgettable moments. Get able to Defy the percentages as soon as once more!” Fawkes mentioned.
Fawkes additionally helped revive the video games Shaiya and Final Chaos, and in addition has the rights to Desert Operations and Wargame 1942.