Coverage dated December 3, 2024
Ubisoft is Shutting Down XDefiant, Its Call of Duty-Like Shooter
Headline from Newsweek
A little over six months after its launch, Ubisoft has announced that it will shut down XDefiant, its free-to-play first-person shooter, in 2025.
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Newsweek
Ubisoft is Shutting Down XDefiant, Its Call of Duty-Like Shooter ↗ (opens Newsweek)Published
Newsweek's feed description
A little over six months after its launch, Ubisoft has announced that it will shut down XDefiant, its free-to-play first-person shooter, in 2025.
Forbes
‘XDefiant’ Will Shut Down, Another Black Eye For Ubisoft In A Year Full Of Them ↗ (opens Forbes)Published
Forbes's feed description
As recently as October, XDefiant director Mark Rubin claimed that circulating rumors were false, and it wasn't being shut down. Well, it is.
Digital Trends
XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs ↗ (opens Digital Trends)Published
Digital Trends's feed description
Ubisoft is closing down XDefiant, shuttering two development studios, and laying off 277 people.
Variety
Ubisoft to Shut Down ‘XDefiant,’ Nearly 300 Employees Laid Off as San Francisco and Osaka Game Studios Close ↗ (opens Variety)Published
Variety's feed description
Ubisoft will be shutting down its free-to-play first-person shooter game "XDefiant" in the new year.
CNET
Ubisoft's Call of Duty Competitor XDefiant Is Shutting Down in 2025 ↗ (opens CNET)Published
CNET's feed description
Despite a strong launch, XDefiant's concurrent player count tapered off by the tail end of 2024.
