XDefiant, the brand-new, highly anticipated first-person shooter from Ubisoft, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in just a few days. With a previousCall of Dutydeveloper at the helm in Mark Rubin, FPS fans around the world are eager to see if this fast-paced shooter can go toe-to-toe with the likes of Call of Duty andBattlefield.
Thankfully, there’s not long left to wait, as Ubisoft has finally nailed down a release date and time following months of beta tests and speculation. And if you can’t wait to jump in, make sure you’ve pre-loaded the game on your platform of choice. All supported platforms can now pre-load XDefiant ready for its release in just a few more days.

XDefiant Wants To Be Rainbow Six Siege For Casual Players
Players will be able to go into matches with custom weapon presets to make it harder to get killed.
Ubisoft also won over the hearts of FPS fans around the world earlier this week when it confirmed thatXDefiant would have no skill-based matchmakingin its casual playlists. With a ranked mode being added “in a future season,” those looking for more of a challenge will be able to jump into the competitive mode, while casual players will be able to take things at their own pace with no SBMM.

XDefiant: Release Date & Time
Ubisoft has finally confirmed thatXDefiant will be released on Tuesday, May 21stfor PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The exact release time will vary, depending on your region.
Thankfully, the official XDefiant Twitter account has created a handy launch map so players around the world know exactly when they’ll be able to jump in. Check out the worldwide launch times below:

XDefiant: PC Specs
If you’re planning on jumping into XDefiant on PC, you’ll need to ensure your rig is up to scratch. Check out the official list of PC specs for XDefiant below:
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