XDefiant Is Not Shutting Down, Executive Producer Says, Year 2 Still Planned

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After rumors surfaced of a possible shutdown for Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter XDefiant, the sport’s government producer, Mark Rubin, says the leak is just not true and that Year 2 content material remains to be being deliberate.

The newest rumor of XDefiant’s recommended turmoil comes from identified leaker Shaun Weber, who posted a tweet claiming that the sport is “already lifeless.” Weber elaborated by saying, “Ubisoft analysis group is actively asking their tester to have one other in-house take a look at session and provides/repeat their suggestions. A number of sources stated that it is attainable that the sport will finish its help after Season 4 if they can not get sufficient gamers.”

XDefiant’s Mark Rubin has responded to refute the claims by tweeting, “To be crystal clear there are NO plans to close down after Season 4. I’ve actually been in conferences as of final week to debate our Year 2 plans.”

The producer says the group is tremendous targeted on enhancing the technical expertise (which incorporates the sport’s netcode) and including extra content material for the third and fourth seasons of XDefiant.

Rubin additionally says that the sport’s numbers are down as a result of “little or no advertising and marketing” has been executed, however that transfer was intentional to present the developer the time to get XDefiant in a greater place earlier than doing larger spends on advertising and marketing, which is able to in the end be used to usher in new gamers in addition to carry again those that have left.

Whatever the participant depend and any potential struggles, the developer continues to make enhancements to the sport. XDefiant’s most recent patch arrived on October 8, which incorporates changes to varied Faction varieties, quicker development via ranges in Ranked Play, and extra.

The total roadmap for XDefiant Year 1 can be found here.