July 8th 2024.
XDefiant, the free-to-play shooter, may need some time before it reaches its full potential. The producer has suggested that if the game's bugs are too bothersome, players can take a break and come back later.
In the world of live service games, longevity is crucial for those aiming to become the next Fortnite or Apex Legends. Although Ubisoft's XDefiant has received a good response so far, thanks to its first-person action and favorable comparisons to Call of Duty, it has also faced its fair share of issues. Like most online games, it has been plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times. The developers are well aware of these problems, and producer Mark Rubin has been refreshingly transparent about the situation.
In response to a fan's question on Twitter about whether the game was rushed out, Rubin explained that XDefiant is built on an engine originally designed for MMOs. This means that all the infrastructure for an FPS had to be built from the ground up. In comparison, other successful shooters like Call of Duty and Apex Legends were built on engines specifically designed for shooters. Despite the challenges, Rubin believes that the engine is excellent, but it requires a lot of work, which often leads to bugs. He acknowledged that XDefiant is not a shooter that has been out for 20 years, and it will take time for things to improve and new features to be added. He also reassured players that it's okay to move on if the game doesn't suit their taste.
The Snowdrop engine, developed by Massive Entertainment for The Division, has been used in various Ubisoft games. It has been responsible for some visually stunning titles, including Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws. However, XDefiant has faced a range of issues, from animation glitches to hit detection errors and the common online connectivity problems.
Rubin's comments came after the launch of the game's Season One update, which addressed some issues and added new maps, weapons, and a ranked mode. However, it's worth noting that the update didn't fix everything. In addition to the bugs, players have criticized the ranked mode for being rushed, as it still features overpowered weapons and equipment like spider drones, which were expected to be removed for this mode.
Despite these challenges, Rubin's honesty is likely to resonate with the community and encourage them to stick with the game, even though he technically advises otherwise. In the world of gaming, honesty is the best policy. We welcome you to share your thoughts with us by emailing us, leaving a comment, following us on Twitter, or signing up for our newsletter.
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