XDefiant features a variety of factions and classes, each with their own unique abilities and weapons. It is set in the Ubisoft universe, map locations are based on multiple Ubisoft titles' in-game locations. Players engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer matches across a variety of maps and game modes.
The setting of the game revolves around factions called "Defiant", Phantoms (from Ghost Recon), Echelon (from Splinter Cell), Cleaners (from The Division), Libertad (from Far Cry) and DedSec (from Watch Dogs)[1]. Defiants are customizable with traits, abilities, devices, weapons and items.[2] It has 6-versus-6 linear game modes (such as "Domination" and "Escort").
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