Ubisoft’s XDefiant on the Brink: Low Player Count Puts Game’s Future in Jeopardy

Ubisoft’s XDefiant, a Call of Duty-style free-to-play FPS, is facing a crossroads. After a promising launch with high player numbers and positive reviews, the game is experiencing a significant decline in players. Reports indicate that Ubisoft has set a deadline for XDefiant to improve its player count and revenue, or the publisher may cease further support, effectively ending the game’s life cycle. Sources suggest that the game’s player count has fallen below 20,000 concurrent players across all platforms, causing concern within Ubisoft San Francisco. The deadline for improvement is set for Season 3, which is expected to launch in November. If XDefiant fails to meet these goals, the game may face a bleak future, potentially impacting the studio’s workforce.