The gaming giant,Ubisoft, has made a comeback to the FPS genre with its latest game,XDefiant, which has surpassedCall of Duty: Warzoneon Twitch streaming. Though the game is in its limited beta stages,Ubisoft’sXDefianthas already made waves and is being hailed by fans as a likely competitor toCall of Duty.XDefiantis offering several features thatCall of Dutyhas been lacking in recent games.Call of Dutyfans have been requesting certain features to be added toCall of Duty’s prior games for years. Ubisoft has been working hard to build hype aroundXDefiantin the lead-up to its official launch, providing keys to some streamers, and offering prizes to those who watched the streams, including the official broadcast event. The game wasoriginally titledTom Clancy’s XDefiant, however, later Tom Clancy’s name was dropped.RELATED:Ubisoft+ Seems Doomed to Repeat the History it Isn’t Learning FromWithin two days of the closed beta’s launch,XDefiantbecame one of the top Twitch streams, drawing around 50k viewers and surpassing the combined popularity ofWarzone 2andModern Warfare 2. While the figures are close,XDefiantis currently enjoying a comfortable lead with 45k Twitch viewers.WarzoneandModern Warfare 2only manage to hold on to 27.5k and 9.4k viewers, respectively.
“This is really harsh.WarzoneandMW2combined have fewer views than theXDefiantClosed Beta,” said one player. Many say that the game is receiving the attention it deserves asCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2has faced several glitchescausing an outrage from fans. Gamers are wowed by the entertaining “arcade-like” gameplay that also evokes a sense of nostalgia. Plus, many are especially excited about the game’s quick and smooth mobility, an abundance of brightly colored maps, and skill-based matchmaking.
XDefiantwas revealed in 2021, offering fast gameplay improvements that maintain realistic gunplay, which has piqued the imagination of the FPS player base.XDefiant’s popularity is a testament to Ubisoft’s commitment to open contact with players. The developers have been listening to fan feedback and incorporating it into the game, which has helped to build hype aroundXDefiant. The game’s trio-squad shooter format has also proven to be popular, attracting more players to the game.
With itsunique features similar toOverwatch, the game appears well-positioned to giveCall of Dutysome competition. Many in the gaming community are eagerly awaiting the game’s official launch later this year, though it remains to be seen whetherXDefiantcan maintain its current momentum in the face of stiff competition from established franchises as some have even hinted this could be just a honeymoon phase.
XDefiantis currently in development.
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