XDefiant was apparently born from the ashes of a Splinter Cell game being made by the team behind...

1. XDefiant was apparently born from the ashes of a Splinter Cell game being made by the team behind Dispatch  Rock Paper Shotgun
2. New Report Reveals How Ubisoft Execs Killed a Splinter Cell Game to Make XDefiant  Wccftech
3. XDefiant Reportedly Began as a New Splinter Cell Game by the Dispatch Developers  IGN
4. XDefiant Evolved From A Canceled Splinter Cell Sequel  Kotaku
5. Mark Rubin Said Ubisoft Did NOT Cancel Splinter Cell to Make XDefiant  Insider Gaming
6. We Could've Got A New Splinter Cell Game, But Ubisoft Reportedly Canceled It In Favor Of XDefiant  TheGamer
7. Report Says Ubisoft Canceled A Splinter Cell Game That Became XDefiant, Director Speaks Out -- "That Is Not True"  GameSpot
8. Ubisoft turned a new Splinter Cell game into the failed live-service shooter xDefiant in an effort to chase live service hits and Call of Duty, former devs say  GamesRadar+

Far Cry 7 Screenshots, Missions & Modes Allegedly Leaked Via XDefiant Datamine - Twisted Voxel

Far Cry 7 Screenshots, Missions & Modes Allegedly Leaked Via XDefiant Datamine  Twisted Voxel

Report: Ubisoft Worked on New Splinter Cell Game That Spiraled Into XDefiant Thanks to Live Servi...

Report: Ubisoft Worked on New Splinter Cell Game That Spiraled Into XDefiant Thanks to Live Service Goals  MP1st

Ubisoft's Unrevealed Project Looks an Awful Lot Like XDefiant - 80 Level

Ubisoft's Unrevealed Project Looks an Awful Lot Like XDefiant  80 Level

Report Claims Ubisoft San Francisco Explored Splinter Cell Before Pivot to xDefiant - Twisted Voxel

Report Claims Ubisoft San Francisco Explored Splinter Cell Before Pivot to xDefiant  Twisted Voxel

Ubisoft Reportedly Scrapped a New Splinter Cell to Chase Live Service Dreams With XDefiant - IMDb

Ubisoft Reportedly Scrapped a New Splinter Cell to Chase Live Service Dreams With XDefiant  IMDb

Mark Rubin leaves Ubisoft, XDefiant officially shuts down - GamesIndustry.biz

Mark Rubin leaves Ubisoft, XDefiant officially shuts down  GamesIndustry.biz

New Splinter Cell Game Reportedly Canceled by Ubisoft for the Worst Reason - ComicBook.com

New Splinter Cell Game Reportedly Canceled by Ubisoft for the Worst Reason  ComicBook.com

Ubisoft's 'Call of Duty killer' XDefiant is about to shut down forever, and I'm sad to see it go ...

Ubisoft's 'Call of Duty killer' XDefiant is about to shut down forever, and I'm sad to see it go  PCGamesN

XDefiant is now ex-Defiant as the game closes and its executive producer leaves Ubisoft: 'We just...

XDefiant is now ex-Defiant as the game closes and its executive producer leaves Ubisoft: 'We just didn't have the gas to go the distance'  PC Gamer

XDefiant: A Message to Our Community - Ubisoft

XDefiant: A Message to Our Community  Ubisoft

Far Cry 7 Screenshots Leaked Through XDefiant Datamine, But They Might Be From "Scrapped Versions...

Far Cry 7 Screenshots Leaked Through XDefiant Datamine, But They Might Be From "Scrapped Versions"  TheGamer

Ubisoft's XDefiant Is Officially Shut Down - GameSpot

Ubisoft's XDefiant Is Officially Shut Down  GameSpot

XDefiant Producer Leaves Ubisoft And The Game Industry After XDefiant Servers Shut Down For Good ...

XDefiant Producer Leaves Ubisoft And The Game Industry After XDefiant Servers Shut Down For Good  Wccftech

Mark Rubin Discusses Issues Faced During XDefiant's Development - 80 Level

Mark Rubin Discusses Issues Faced During XDefiant's Development  80 Level

XDefiant Chief Quits Industry Entirely, Claims Ubisoft's Doomed Call of Duty Rival Had 'Very Litt...

XDefiant Chief Quits Industry Entirely, Claims Ubisoft's Doomed Call of Duty Rival Had 'Very Little Marketing' or 'The Right Resources to Make Content'  IGN Nordic

Former Call of Duty producer reflects on XDefiant closure, announces he’s ’leaving the industry’ ...

Former Call of Duty producer reflects on XDefiant closure, announces he’s ’leaving the industry’  Video Games Chronicle

Ubisoft Discontinues Development on XDefiant - Ubisoft

Ubisoft Discontinues Development on XDefiant  Ubisoft

Why Did XDefiant Fail? Game Director Weighs In As He Quits Gaming Industry - GameSpot

Why Did XDefiant Fail? Game Director Weighs In As He Quits Gaming Industry  GameSpot

Mark Rubin Blames XDefiant Failure On Ubisoft Engine In Retirement Post - DualShockers

Mark Rubin Blames XDefiant Failure On Ubisoft Engine In Retirement Post  DualShockers

Ubisoft’s Mark Rubin Leaves Industry As XDefiant is Shut Down Forever - Insider Gaming

Ubisoft’s Mark Rubin Leaves Industry As XDefiant is Shut Down Forever  Insider Gaming

We Played Ubisoft's Doomed FPS During Its Final Day On Xbox - Pure Xbox

We Played Ubisoft's Doomed FPS During Its Final Day On Xbox  Pure Xbox

XDefiant Producer Announces Retirement From Games Industry Following Server Shutdown - Pure Xbox

XDefiant Producer Announces Retirement From Games Industry Following Server Shutdown  Pure Xbox

Far Cry 7 First Look Leaked - ComicBook.com

Far Cry 7 First Look Leaked  ComicBook.com

Mark Rubin departs Ubisoft as XDefiant officially shuts down - Esports Insider

Mark Rubin departs Ubisoft as XDefiant officially shuts down  Esports Insider

Ubisoft's Call of Duty rival XDefiant failed due to a lack of marketing and "tech debt," director...

Ubisoft's Call of Duty rival XDefiant failed due to a lack of marketing and "tech debt," director says  PCGamesN

XDefiant Pros and Cons - TechSpot

XDefiant Pros and Cons  TechSpot

XDefiant Is Yet Another Game That Was Doomed From The Start - TheGamer

XDefiant Is Yet Another Game That Was Doomed From The Start  TheGamer

Why Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant: poor retention and profitability, 277 devs to be laid off - G...

Why Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant: poor retention and profitability, 277 devs to be laid off  Game World Observer

Why Did Ubisoft Shut Down XDefiant Even After Getting 15 Million Players? - IMDb

Why Did Ubisoft Shut Down XDefiant Even After Getting 15 Million Players?  IMDb

XDefiant boss laments Call of Duty's focus on making money over good game design - PCGamesN

XDefiant boss laments Call of Duty's focus on making money over good game design  PCGamesN

XDefiant Has Now Been Taken Offline Forever - Insider Gaming

XDefiant Has Now Been Taken Offline Forever  Insider Gaming

Ubisoft shooter XDefiant is shutting down and sending refunds to players - The Verge

Ubisoft shooter XDefiant is shutting down and sending refunds to players  The Verge

Ubisoft's XDefiant Is Shutting Down in 2025 - CNET

Ubisoft's XDefiant Is Shutting Down in 2025  CNET

Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant in 2025, laying off half of its team - Polygon

Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant in 2025, laying off half of its team  Polygon

XDefiant's final content patch is unexpectedly massive: 'Not all journeys end well but we can all...

XDefiant's final content patch is unexpectedly massive: 'Not all journeys end well but we can all be proud of what we accomplished'  PC Gamer

Ubisoft to sunset XDefiant in 2025, nearly 300 people affected by layoffs - GamesIndustry.biz

Ubisoft to sunset XDefiant in 2025, nearly 300 people affected by layoffs  GamesIndustry.biz

Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios - Reuters

Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios  Reuters

XDefiant is shutting down as Ubisoft closes San Francisco and Osaka offices following "long journ...

XDefiant is shutting down as Ubisoft closes San Francisco and Osaka offices following "long journey" of free-to-play struggles, up to 177 devs impacted  Yahoo Finance

Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka - Game Developer

Ubisoft kills XDefiant and closes studios in San Francisco and Osaka  Game Developer

Ubisoft's "Call of Duty Killer" XDefiant to Shut Down Next Year - 80 Level

Ubisoft's "Call of Duty Killer" XDefiant to Shut Down Next Year  80 Level

UBISOFT Admits Defeat - XDEFIANT Is Dead, But What Killed It? - GameFragger.com

UBISOFT Admits Defeat - XDEFIANT Is Dead, But What Killed It?  GameFragger.com

‘XDefiant’ Will Shut Down, Another Black Eye For Ubisoft In A Year Full Of Them - Forbes

‘XDefiant’ Will Shut Down, Another Black Eye For Ubisoft In A Year Full Of Them  Forbes

Ubisoft Call of Duty Rival XDefiant Gets Hefty Final Update Ahead of Shutdown Next Year - IGN

Ubisoft Call of Duty Rival XDefiant Gets Hefty Final Update Ahead of Shutdown Next Year  IGN

XDefiant's closing-down content dump is enormous, unprecedented, and bleak - PC Gamer

XDefiant's closing-down content dump is enormous, unprecedented, and bleak  PC Gamer

Ubisoft is Shutting Down XDefiant, Its Call of Duty-Like Shooter - Newsweek

Ubisoft is Shutting Down XDefiant, Its Call of Duty-Like Shooter  Newsweek

XDefiant to end service on June 3, 2025 - Gematsu

XDefiant to end service on June 3, 2025  Gematsu

XDefiant's closing-down content dump is enormous, unprecedented, and bleak - Yahoo

XDefiant's closing-down content dump is enormous, unprecedented, and bleak  Yahoo

XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs - Digital Trends

XDefiant servers are closing in June as Ubisoft announces more layoffs  Digital Trends

Ubisoft’s problems compound with the sudden shutdown of ‘XDefiant’ - Fast Company

Ubisoft’s problems compound with the sudden shutdown of ‘XDefiant’  Fast Company

Ubisoft’s XDefiant shuts down today: Here’s everything you need to know about refunds, data and m...

Ubisoft’s XDefiant shuts down today: Here’s everything you need to know about refunds, data and more  Moneycontrol

Ubisoft loses faith in free-to-play CoD competitor XDefiant, will shut it down in 2025: 'Many fre...

Ubisoft loses faith in free-to-play CoD competitor XDefiant, will shut it down in 2025: 'Many free-to-play games take a long time to find their footing and become profitable'  PC Gamer

XDefiant Review - gamingnexus.com

XDefiant Review  gamingnexus.com

EXCLUSIVE – Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will be Shutting Down in June 2025 - Insider Gaming

EXCLUSIVE – Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will be Shutting Down in June 2025  Insider Gaming

Ubisoft sunsets first-person shooter XDefiant due to unprofitability - TweakTown

Ubisoft sunsets first-person shooter XDefiant due to unprofitability  TweakTown

Why is XDefiant shutting down? Ubisoft drops truth bombs - ONE Esports

Why is XDefiant shutting down? Ubisoft drops truth bombs  ONE Esports

Ubisoft officially shuts down its shooter XDefiant, lays off 277 employees - GosuGamers

Ubisoft officially shuts down its shooter XDefiant, lays off 277 employees  GosuGamers

XDefiant's final patch includes content that would have released in future seasons if it hadn't b...

XDefiant's final patch includes content that would have released in future seasons if it hadn't been cancelled  Eurogamer

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices - GameSpot

XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices  GameSpot

Ubisoft Shutting Down Call Of Duty Competitor After Executive Producer Swore It Wasn't Dying - Ko...

Ubisoft Shutting Down Call Of Duty Competitor After Executive Producer Swore It Wasn't Dying  Kotaku

Defiant no longer: XDefiant announces plans to shut down in 2025 - esports.gg

Defiant no longer: XDefiant announces plans to shut down in 2025  esports.gg

Days After Shutting XDefiant and Laying Off Hundreds of Staff, Ubisoft Is Reportedly Considering ...

Days After Shutting XDefiant and Laying Off Hundreds of Staff, Ubisoft Is Reportedly Considering How to Structure a Tencent Buyout Without the Guillemot Family Losing Control  IGN

XDefiant is Shutting Down, Ubisoft Confirms - GamingBolt

XDefiant is Shutting Down, Ubisoft Confirms  GamingBolt

'XDefiant' FPS Shuts Down After 7 Months; Ubisoft Issues Refunds, Sunsetting Servers Next June - ...

'XDefiant' FPS Shuts Down After 7 Months; Ubisoft Issues Refunds, Sunsetting Servers Next June  Tech Times

Ubisoft Is Discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, San Francisco and Osaka Studios Shutting Down Amid Maj...

Ubisoft Is Discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, San Francisco and Osaka Studios Shutting Down Amid Major Layoffs  IGN

XDefiant Shutting Down In 2025, Refunds Issued Alongside Major Changes Already Happening In-Game ...

XDefiant Shutting Down In 2025, Refunds Issued Alongside Major Changes Already Happening In-Game  Screen Rant

XDefiant is being shut down by Ubisoft, "despite an encouraging start" - Radio Times

XDefiant is being shut down by Ubisoft, "despite an encouraging start"  Radio Times

XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch - Digital Trends

XDefiant finds a perfect middle ground between Call of Duty and Overwatch  Digital Trends

Ubisoft's Xdefiant Will Shut Down in 2025, Along With 2 Entire Studios - IGN Daily Fix - IGN Sout...

Ubisoft's Xdefiant Will Shut Down in 2025, Along With 2 Entire Studios - IGN Daily Fix  IGN Southeast Asia

XDefiant Review - IGN

XDefiant Review  IGN

XDefiant Is Being Shut Down, Developer Closed - TheGamer

XDefiant Is Being Shut Down, Developer Closed  TheGamer

XDefiant Shutting Down as Two Ubisoft Studios Close - TechRaptor

XDefiant Shutting Down as Two Ubisoft Studios Close  TechRaptor

Ubisoft to lay off 277 people amid discontinuation of XDefiant - Silicon Republic

Ubisoft to lay off 277 people amid discontinuation of XDefiant  Silicon Republic

Ubisoft shutting studios, laying off 277 employees as it pulls plug on live-service shooter XDefi...

Ubisoft shutting studios, laying off 277 employees as it pulls plug on live-service shooter XDefiant  Eurogamer

XDefiant just put out an absolutely massive patch featuring 3 new factions and more for a game yo...

XDefiant just put out an absolutely massive patch featuring 3 new factions and more for a game you can't even download now  GamesRadar+

Ubisoft Shuts Down XDefiant After F2P FPS's Disappointing Short Run - TechPowerUp

Ubisoft Shuts Down XDefiant After F2P FPS's Disappointing Short Run  TechPowerUp

‘XDefiant’ Doesn’t Feel Like A ‘Call Of Duty’ Killer To Me - Forbes

‘XDefiant’ Doesn’t Feel Like A ‘Call Of Duty’ Killer To Me  Forbes

Ubisoft's struggling Call of Duty challenger XDefiant is joining Concord in FPS heaven - PCGamesN

Ubisoft's struggling Call of Duty challenger XDefiant is joining Concord in FPS heaven  PCGamesN

Struggling FPS XDefiant just dropped its biggest update yet, right before shutdown - PCGamesN

Struggling FPS XDefiant just dropped its biggest update yet, right before shutdown  PCGamesN

Ubisoft Is Giving Up On XDefiant, Just Over Six Months Since It Launched - Pure Xbox

Ubisoft Is Giving Up On XDefiant, Just Over Six Months Since It Launched  Pure Xbox

Ubisoft shut down multiplayer shooter XDefiant and lay off hundreds who worked on it - Rock Paper...

Ubisoft shut down multiplayer shooter XDefiant and lay off hundreds who worked on it  Rock Paper Shotgun

Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will Be Closing Down For Good in June 2025 - Wccftech

Ubisoft’s XDefiant Will Be Closing Down For Good in June 2025  Wccftech

Ubisoft FPS XDefiant Shutting Down, Not Accepting New Players - Push Square

Ubisoft FPS XDefiant Shutting Down, Not Accepting New Players  Push Square

XDefiant Shutting Down Once Again Proves We Need Offline Modes In Games - Screen Rant

XDefiant Shutting Down Once Again Proves We Need Offline Modes In Games  Screen Rant

XDefiant review – Stepping into the arena ain’t easy - GamingTrend

XDefiant review – Stepping into the arena ain’t easy  GamingTrend

Before It Goes Offline In June, XDefiant Has Added A Rayman Legends Map - TheGamer

Before It Goes Offline In June, XDefiant Has Added A Rayman Legends Map  TheGamer

XDefiant Shutting Down With Servers Going Offline In June 2025 - DualShockers

XDefiant Shutting Down With Servers Going Offline In June 2025  DualShockers

XDefiant for Xbox review: The only thing this "Call of Duty killer" is destroying is my remaining...

XDefiant for Xbox review: The only thing this "Call of Duty killer" is destroying is my remaining goodwill toward Ubisoft  Windows Central

XDefiant is shutting down as Ubisoft closes San Francisco and Osaka offices following "long journ...

XDefiant is shutting down as Ubisoft closes San Francisco and Osaka offices following "long journey" of free-to-play struggles, up to 177 devs impacted  GamesRadar+

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant less than a year from its debut, as well as three whole studios...

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant less than a year from its debut, as well as three whole studios  Diario AS

Is Ubisoft’s ‘XDefiant’ Somehow A Real Threat To ‘Call Of Duty’? - Forbes

Is Ubisoft’s ‘XDefiant’ Somehow A Real Threat To ‘Call Of Duty’?  Forbes

“Yes Our Numbers Are Down”: Ubisoft Exec Confirms XDefiant Won’t Be Sharing Concord’s Fate Anytim...

“Yes Our Numbers Are Down”: Ubisoft Exec Confirms XDefiant Won’t Be Sharing Concord’s Fate Anytime Soon Revealing Plans For The Cod Killer  IMDb

XDefiant Season 2 Coming September 25 – 5 Biggest Changes to Expect - Ubisoft

XDefiant Season 2 Coming September 25 – 5 Biggest Changes to Expect  Ubisoft