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Michael Hoglund

A Call of Duty competitor is launching 3 years after its first announcement, and I couldn't be more excited

XDefiant Cleaner character with assault rifle.

What you need to know

  • Ubisoft, makers of games such as Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Far Cry are launching XDefiant.
  • In what many consider an ode to the original Call of Duty games, it's being created under the direction of ex Infinity Ward Executive Director, Mark Rubin.
  • XDefiant is launching on May 21. The initial six weeks of launch will be preseason content, whereas the first full season will launch after.
  • A roadmap has been shared for their planned year one content. This includes 4 factions, 12 maps, and 12 weapons. All coming within the first 12 months post launch.
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