Ubisoft’s latest multiplayer title XDefiant enters closed beta: Here’s everything you need to know

XDefiant – Maps and gameplay

Currently, the game lets players choose characters from four factions – Libertad from Far Cry 6, Phantoms from Ghost Recon, Echelon from Splinter Cell, and Cleaners from The Division, with Ubisoft planning to add more factions in the near future.

Every time the players spawn in-game, they can choose their faction, which in turn defines their passive and active abilities and affects the weapon they can choose from.

Ubisoft says the game is divided into two categories – Arena and Linear. Arena is simple to play, with the team having more points at the end of the round winning which can be scored by taking down the opponent. If you want tactical gameplay, Linear matches puts one side on the offensive and the other one on the defensive, similar to Counter-Strike or Valorant.

At launch, the game will have 14 maps, which is greater than what other games like Call of Duty have to offer. Each of these maps will be home to different game modes, which include the likes of Occupy, Escort and Hot Shot, and Zone Control. Ubisoft also said that Ranked Matchmaking will be available on launch and that players can choose from 24 weapons with 44 possible attachments.

Each season is expected to last three months and the start of a new season will introduce new maps, factions, weapons, cosmetics, events, characters and battle pass rewards.

XDefiant picks up characters from various Ubisoft titles. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

How to get XDefiant closed beta PC key?

If you want to play XDefiant beta, you will need a closed beta key, which can be obtained via two methods. The first one involves registering for the beta from Ubisoft’s official game page and requires users to click on the register button. Once the process is complete, all you need to do is wait until you get enrolled in the program. But it looks like only a handful of players were able to enroll in the beta this way.

To increase your chances of acquiring XDefiant closed beta key, you can watch content from any of the partnered streamers on the popular game streaming platform Twitch for a minimum of 30 minutes. Just make sure your Ubisoft Connect account is connected to your Twitch.

Once you get the key, go to Ubisoft’s XDefiant official page and head over to the redeem section. Here, you can enter the license key and the game will shortly appear in your Library.