Summary
Ubisoft has revealed the system requirements and PC hardware needed to effectively playXDefiant, its upcoming multiplayer shooter. PC players interested in playingXDefiantwill want to meet or exceed the requirements to ensure a smooth experience and see the game at its best.
Originally announced in 2021,XDefiantappears to be gunning forCall of Dutyas the competitive shooter king. The game’s premise draws on the multiverse that surrounds various Ubisoft-published titles, pulling in factions from different games likeThe Division’s Cleaners, the Libertad rebels fromFar Cry 6, and theSplinter Cellseries' Echelon organization into a large competitive free-for-all. It’s from these faction identities that developer Ubisoft San Francisco draws the traits of the game’s various playable characters. Now,XDefiantis up for pre-loading, with the full debut of the free-to-play shooter set for June 20, 2025.
Ubisoft detailed the different PC hardware specs that are recommended for runningXDefianton PC. In a hardware matrix, the company showed off the target resolutions and graphical presets for a range of gaming PC setups, ranging from a modest “Minimum” spec to a high-end “Ultra” spec. The matrix also noted some of the PC-specific features supported byXDefiant. These include features like an uncapped frame rate, widescreen resolution options, and support for theNvidia Reflex latency reduction feature.
1080p
1440p
Intel i7-9700K AMD Ryzen7 3700X
GPU
Intel ARC A380 (6GB) Nvidia GTX 1050Ti (4GB) AMD RX 5500 XT (4GB)
Intel ARC A750 (8GB) Nvidia GTX 1060 (6GB) AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB)
Intel ARC A770 (16GB) Nvidia RTX 2060 (6GB) AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)
8GB (Dual Channel)
16GB (Dual Channel)
35GB
Based on the spectrum, the low-end performance requirements forXDefiantare fairly modest. The lowest specs call for a nearly five-year-old Intel processor and its AMD equivalent, with even older video cards like 2016’s Nvidia GTX 1050Ti able to run the game. Even the higher-end “Enthusiast” preset only demands an early RTX card like the 2060. Hardware requirements really only ramp up for the Ultra spec. It should be noted, though, thatXDefiantrecommends an SSDfor storage in all cases, to cut down on long load-times and improve asset streaming.
AsXDefiantis a free-to-play title, Ubisoft may be anticipating that players will be eager to try the game out on a wide range of potential hardware, and wisely targeted a lower-end spec to ensure that those players don’t get locked out by weaker PC specs. Ubisoft also committed to crowd-pleasing moves, likeexcluding Skill Based Matchmakingfrom the game’s casual playlists.
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.
