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Ubisoft•XDefiant•PS5•Circana•Player Engagement Tracker•Xbox Series•Call of Duty HQ•Fortnite•Call of Duty•VGC News
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Ubisoft's XDefiant Nets 1 Million Players in 2.5 Hours on May 23, Ranks High in DAU on PS5 and Xbox Series
May 28, 2024, 02:27 PM
Ubisoft's latest free-to-play shooter, XDefiant, has achieved a significant milestone by netting 1 million players within 2.5 hours of its launch on May 23. Despite facing challenges during its development, XDefiant has become Ubisoft's fastest game to reach this player count. The game, available on PS5 since May 25, allows players to choose factions inspired by iconic Ubisoft franchises. According to Circana's Player Engagement Tracker, XDefiant ranked 4th in daily active users (DAU) on PS5 and 3rd on Xbox Series as of May 28, trailing behind popular titles like Call of Duty HQ and Fortnite. Reviews have praised XDefiant as a confident shooter that stands out from being just a Call of Duty knockoff, earning a four-star rating from VGC News.
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