XDefiant Unveils Season 3: Final Major Content Update Released

Overview of XDefiant’s Final Update

• Ubisoft unveils the last seasonal update for XDefiant.
• Season 3 introduces three new factions, multiple new maps, and innovative game modes.
• XDefiant will cease operations in June 2025, with new registrations and downloads currently disabled.

Ubisoft has rolled out the ultimate content update for its upcoming discontinued first-person shooter, XDefiant. This major Season 3 update is available for download on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It features an extensive array of new game modes, factions, gameplay tweaks, and bug fixes. Recently, the company confirmed longstanding speculations that XDefiant will be concluding its operations in 2025, making new downloads and registrations impossible.

In October, rumors swirled that XDefiant, which launched in May, would shut down after its fourth season. Previous assurances from executive producer Mark Rubin negated these claims, indicating he had been involved in discussions about the game’s Year 2 updates. Unfortunately, these rumors were eventually validated when Ubisoft announced the game’s closure and halted all new registrations. Current players can still access Season 3 until the servers officially go offline on June 3, 2025.

Initially envisioned as a potential competitor to Call of Duty, XDefiant’s player base reportedly declined rapidly within a few months, likely influencing Ubisoft’s decision to end its support for the game. For players who cherished their experiences in XDefiant and intend to continue until the servers are taken down, Season 3 brings an exciting update brimming with fresh content, including three new factions, numerous new modes, and a vast selection of maps.

The factions in XDefiant often pay tribute to various Ubisoft franchises, including Far Cry and Rainbow Six. The latest update incorporates a new theme from Assassin’s Creed, adding exciting new factions: Assassins, Wolves, and Blood Dragon. Additionally, Season 3 introduces two new arena maps—Mykonos and El Barrio—a linear map titled Jorvik, and a tactical map inspired by Assassin’s Creed named Animus Anomaly. Notably, nine additional maps originally planned for future updates have been released early in anticipation of the game’s imminent closure.

XDefiant Season 3 Patch Notes

Factions

Assassins

• Stealth warriors navigating centuries of conflict, the Assassins engage in a covert battle against the Templars, committed to protecting humanity’s freedom. Their combat prowess combines rigorous training with specialized weaponry, such as the iconic Hidden Blade, capable of lethal one-hit eliminations.
• Guided by Rebecca Crane, a tech expert behind the Animus 2.0, the Assassins utilize ancestral knowledge to navigate their concealed battles with precision.

Wolves

• Comprising ex-special forces turned rogue, the Wolves leverage Skell Tech drones for offensive and defensive strategies. Their camouflage trait allows them to remain undetected by enemy AI abilities. The Legion drone serves as a homing proximity mine, while the Stolas acts as a movable turret, with their ultimate Drone Swarm creating effective area denial in engagements.

Blood Dragon

• Dominating the battlefield with lethal cybernetic enhancements, the Blood Dragon faction boasts super-soldiers equipped for devastating assaults, specializing in ranged attacks and shock weapons.

Patching Improvements

Cleaners

Fixes were implemented for glitches involving Cleaners’ Incinerator Drone while hijacked by a DedSec player:

• The Drone no longer explodes next to the controlling player.
• A complete fire trail now marks the Drone’s return path.

Echelon

• Now features no reduction in flash grenade duration debuff.

Phantoms

• AEGIS: Addressed issues with shots failing to register at close range.
• Blitz: Enhanced movement speed for rapid assaults.

DedSec

• Spiderbots 2.0: The notorious face-hugging Spiderbots have been reworked to now effectively follow their deploying player while emitting an electromagnetic pulse that disrupts enemy equipment within a 10-meter radius.

Highwaymen

• M79: Adjustments made to ensure damage is consistent across different elevations and improved handling and reload speed.

Maps Enhancements

• New maps introduced include:
• Mykonos (Arena): A vibrant island setting with high-stakes rooftop firefights.
• El Barrio (Arena): A dynamic urban landscape for intense engagements.
• Jorvik (Linear): A linear map offering unique tactical opportunities.
• Animus Anomaly (Tactical): A corridor-style tactical map combining elements from various eras.
• Future maps that were previously scheduled have been released early, including:

Arena Maps

• Carlyle’s Lab
• Enchanted Forest
• Killstar Temple
• Razia’s Realm
• Skell City
• West End

Linear Maps

• Skell Complex
• Esperanza
• Himalaya

Gameplay Modes

New Game Modes:

Defuse

• This mode introduces a tactical variant where teams take turns planting and defending bomb sites with only one life per player.

Vs Bots

• Players can face varying difficulty levels of bots, earning XP as they progress.

Lum Hunt

• A new variant where players capture Lums in the Enchanted Forest map.

Tilt

• A unique mode that engages players in a simultaneous battle over controlling Carlos the robot.

Turbo XD

• A fun new party mode playlist that introduces various unique gameplay scenarios.

Ranked Play Enhancements

• Season 3 features a revamped Top 500 Leaderboard, highlighting the top players by total Rank Points. Players can track their statistics, including win/loss ratio, kill/death statistics, and MVP counts.
• Display your ranked tier directly on the heads-up display for visibility among peers.
• New ranked rewards available to all players.
• Improvements in matchmaking and forfeiting processes, making competitive play smoother.

Weapons and Attachments Updates

Exciting changes have been made to weapon mechanics:

Assault Rifles

• FAMAS and G36K enhancements introduced for better performance and feel.

Light Machine Guns

• MG5 modified for power and versatility for players mastering its crisp recoil.

Prestige and Badges

• A new Prestige system has been unveiled, rewarding dedicated players with unique cosmetics and emblems, alongside a badge system that encourages community engagement through hidden challenges.
• Players can earn daily rewards simply for logging in, with larger incentives at regular intervals.

Audio and Miscellaneous Improvements

• Refinements to in-game audio triggers and enhancements introduced for various character actions and weapon impacts.
• New interface upgrades, including a refined career statistics page and asset management for better navigation and performance.

For an in-depth look at the intricacies of Season 3’s updates, you can refer to the official announcements here.