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XDefiantrelease has shaken the gaming industry with its very fast-paced gameplay and unique features. Players can play as special characters from other Ubisoft IPs like Iselda fromFar Cry 6, Malee fromSplinter Cellseries, etc. and can even join various factions. This new First Person Shooter game, ever since its release, has been compared toCall of Dutyfor its gameplay.
With its release on May 21st on all available platforms, it has taken the FPS genre by storm. Players are callingXDefianta “Call of DutyKiller” as it is very similar but also has many key differences that make the gameplay even better.
XDefiant: A new Titan in First Person Shooter genre
XDefiant,while being compared toCall of Duty,has many differences which makes the game stand out on its own. The first big difference is the cost of the full game,XDefiantis free and players can enjoy every mode without any commitment to money. ForCall of Duty, players need to buy the full game or a seasonal pass to play certain modes. The absence of any paywall inXDefiantmakes it attract a larger audience.
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One of the most discussed and controversial parts ofCall of Dutyhas always been the Skill-based matchmaking. Skill-based matchmaking turns every lobby into a very competitive one, leaving no room for casual enjoyment.XDefiant, with no skill-based matchmaking, wants players to enjoy engaging gameplay with many different kinds of interaction.
InXDefiant,there are no killstreaks for players to gain an advantage against their enemies. Instead of Killstreak,XDefianthas many different factions to choose from, each faction has its own special abilities to offer.
It’s like Call of Duty and Halo had a baby.
— r_sterling_💣 (@r_sterling_)June 10, 2025
Opinion changed. Actually spent the day just playing it. It’s fun actually! Nice alternative to CoD. Not a replacement, but definitely an alternative. I’ll probably play this instead of CoD Multiplayer.
— 🅸🅼 🅹🅸🅲🅺 🆁🅰︎🅼🅴🆂 🅱︎🅸🆂🅷 (@BooBooDaphuul)July 10, 2025
ABSOLUTE COD KILLER
— The Jack (@TIllDeath888)July 28, 2025
Within a few days since the release, many players have started callingXDefiantaCall of DutyKiller, while some even said it is a baby ofCall of DutyandHalo. The more casual friendly experience (No Skill-based matchmaking) and also being a free game makesXDefianta better choice overCall of Dutyfor many players.
Ubisoft’s new masterstroke withXDefiant
Ubisoft unveiled theXDefiantproject back in 2021 to showcase their development of a new First Person Shooter game. The game at that time was very rough on the edges and had many issues from gun balancing to a few bugs. After the initial showcase of the game, Ubisoft was very diligent in fixing the game by conducting many open and closed beta tests.
The game will be available across all platforms and offers crossplay. Ubisoft also added many familiar faces from franchises likeSplinterCell,Far CryandWatch Dogsas playable characters. There are still a few bugs and technical issues but Ubisoft has promised to fix them in the next few patch updates.
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At release,XDefiantdoesn’t offer any ranked mode as it is more focused on the casual experience. Although, Ubisoft has confirmed that the game will feature Ranked mode with Skill-based matchmaking in the future. So let’s pick out our favorite faction, customize our gun and dive into the world ofXDefiant.
Shubham Chaurasia
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
