Not only did Ubisoft announce that XDefiant is set for release this summer and is getting an open beta later this month, but the XDefiant Year 1 roadmap was revealed as well. In addition to that, Producer Mark Rubin took the stage to confirm that the free-to-play shooter will be getting one new map each month for the next 12 months!
XDefiant Year 1 Roadmap and Info:
As you can see in the roadmap, each new season will bring:
- 3 new weapons
- 3 new maps
- 90 tiers of Battle Pass
With each season lasting three months, a new map to play in per month sounds like a good way to keep things fresh. In addition to that, there’s also an assortment of other stuff too, like Ranked mode, balance passes and more included in the Year 1 roadmap.
Another thing revealed today is that the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will run at 120hz! Of course, you’ll need a TV or monitor to support this feature, but this is still a good inclusion. For those not familiar with what 120hz (Hertz) offers, this is the refresh rate, and in plan terms, should offer noticeably slicker and smoother visuals.
This was confirmed by Mark Rubin over on Twitter after the event:
Oh, and PS5 and Xbox X will be running at 120hz. pic.twitter.com/B0kpobVVbZ
— Mark Rubin (@PixelsofMark) June 12, 2023
If you’re curious what will be available before the game’s first season drops, head on over to our official launch content breakdown.
XDefiant launches this summer for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X| and PC.