Summary
Despite a massively successful launch,XDefiantplayers have found themselves disappointed that the game is missing earnable weapon skins, which come as standard in many of its competitors.XDefianthas pushed itself as a new competitor to theCall of Dutyseries, but there are still a few things the game needs to have a chance of taking the top spot in the shooter space.
It’s early days, but things are looking good forXDefiant. In the wake of its launch,XDefiantbroke Ubisoft recordsby reaching 1 million players in record time. Gamers clearly had a ton of interest in the title, and after a bunch of delays, it was finally available to them. The next big test for Ubisoft will be how it retains players. As a live-service game,XDefiantwill live and die by its content, and how it listens to its community.
A thread online started by Redditor Lassie_Maven began the conversation, where players complained thatXDefiantsuffers massively from a lack of earnable weapon skins. Players can currently get skins for theweapons in XDefiantvia the in-game store and through a battle pass system, which rewards playtime rather than individual achievements. However, this player is more specifically speaking about skins rewarded for feats performed in-game, with suggestions in the thread talking about skins for “longshots, headshots, or multikills.” This type of thing has been standard in theCall of Dutyseries for a long time, so it would be a solid idea to helpXDefiantkeep up with its competitor.
XDefiant Players Want Earnable Weapon Skins
While most in the thread were largely in favor of the idea, not everyone agreed. One gamer made a fair point, claiming, “Please no gameplay altering challenges. It can ruin lobbies,” while another pointed out that the challenge unlocks inCall of Duty"make you play selfishly in a game where people already play super selfishly." This is a valid criticism of what could happen if this feature was introduced, and it’s up to Ubisoft to decide if that trade-off is worth it for a better sense ofprogression inXDefiant.
The good news is that Ubisoft seems to doing a good job of taking player criticisms on board forXDefiant. Executive producer Mark Rubin recently confirmed that anXDefiantversion of Search and Destroy is on the way, giving players new ways to enjoy the game, as well as a killcam feature, which is pretty standard in FPS games. With Ubisoft listening to player feedback, hopefully, earnable weapon skins can be next on the list of incoming features.
XDefiant
XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms.Season 1 introduces the Team Rainbow operators of GS-Kommando leveraging their counter-terrorism training to disrupt their enemies. They can deploy electrified barbed wire for area denial, counter incoming enemy devices with their Active Defense System, and dazzle multiple foes with flash charges mounted on their G52-Tactical Shield.While GS-Kommando operators pride themselves on using non-lethal force whenever possible, they are as capable on the battlefield as any spec ops group.Customized Loadouts: Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments, and devices to optimize the way you play. Combine any weapon with any faction, and unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.Factions: Factions are drawn from iconic Ubisoft worlds and represent distinct classes, each with unique abilities and ultras. Choose any character from any faction to assemble your team of six players. Change your faction at any point during play to adapt to your strategy.Maps, Modes, and Mayhem: Play in a diverse range of 14 maps at launch across several different arena and linear modes including Zone Control, Escort, Occupy, and more. Fight in casual matches or climb the tiers in competitive ranked mode.
