XDefiant will try to compete with Call of Duty. The game is receiving praise

A few days have passed since the launch of the XDefiant beta. Ubisoft’s brainchild is trying to break into the ranks of the biggest free-to-play shooters, including Warzone.

The XDefiant closed beta is generating significant interest on Twitch, comparable to Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, though less than Fortnite.

There are plenty of positive comments online praising the newcomer’s gameplay quality. Players note that if Ubisoft implements a solid anti-cheat system, the Call of Duty brand will face a tough time. Especially considering that in recent days, controversial “pay-to-win” microtransactions affecting gameplay were introduced to Warzone 2.

A few days ago, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 owners complained about severe server issues (there was an access problem on consoles for most of the weekend). But on April 16, Ubisoft released a patch for PS5, and on April 17 for Xbox Series X|S, which was intended to significantly improve netcode.

The XDefiant closed beta test will run until April 23, 2023. To take part in the test on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, players need to register on the official Ubisoft website and wait for an access confirmation email.