XDefiant, Ubisoft's Upcoming FPS, Unveils In-Game Purchase Philosophy

Think of them as in-game extras, not microtransactions.

Ubisoft, the developer of the free-to-play multiplayer shooter XDefiant, which is set to debut tomorrow, released a blog post over the weekend. The post aims to clarify their philosophy on in-game purchases and offer more information about the different types of purchasable content in the game.

The first thing mentioned and bolded is that there will be no "no pay-to-win mechanics." Any content impacting gameplay that is purchasable will also be unlockable through in-game challenges.

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The game developer has made it clear that they value player's time and effort. Wondering how they plan to reward you? Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect:

Free Battle Pass Rewards
In-Game Challenges, both Daily and Weekly
Ubisoft Connect Challenges
Weapon Mastery (with regular updates)
Community Participation Rewards like Twitch Drops, giveaways, and in-game events.

"Our goal is to provide amazing customization options that reward all of the matches, victories, and even defeats that you put into the game," the blog read. Players can unlock content through the Battle Pass (in bold) or in-game challenges.

Ubisoft has committed to actively seeking player feedback and conducting player surveys, pledging to continually evaluate their strategy to provide fair and engaging customization options.

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The launch of XDefiant has faced multiple delays. Following a lukewarm response to its 2021 reveal, Ubisoft paused development for nearly a year. The game resurfaced with an updated brand and strategic approach. Despite further delays after a successful open beta, a stress test in April went smoothly, leaving Ubisoft satisfied with the game's progress and direction.

With one day left for the official launch, let's revisit what we can expect from this version: it will feature 14 maps, five factions, five game modes, and 24 weapons. Ubisoft plans to introduce content updates every three months, promising additional weapons, maps, events, and four new factions within the first year.

Are you planning to try out the game as soon as it's released? Let us know. Check out the full blog post here and don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.

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XDefiant, Ubisoft's Upcoming FPS, Unveils In-Game Purchase Philosophy

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