Ubisoft, the French gaming giant, is navigating a turbulent period. Following the controversy surrounding the delayed launch of *Assassin’s Creed Mirage*, another one of their titles, *XDefiant*, is facing a potential crossroads.
According to reports from Gamerant, Ubisoft is seriously considering pulling the plug on *XDefiant* after its fourth season if they don’t see a substantial surge in player engagement. The rumors of declining player numbers, previously denied by executive producer Mark Rubin, a veteran of the *Call of Duty* franchise, are now seemingly gaining traction.
Industry insider Shaun Weber, known for his leaks, posted on October 14 that Ubisoft’s research team is actively seeking playtesters for an in-house session. The goal is to gather fresh feedback on *XDefiant* and gauge the game’s potential for survival. If the player count doesn’t show significant growth, support for the title could be cut off after Season 4.
While Ubisoft has not officially confirmed these reports, they have planned an entire year’s worth of content for *XDefiant*, spanning four seasons. Additionally, they have been actively addressing critical infrastructure issues, such as netcode problems that caused hit registration issues.
This situation puts *XDefiant*’s future in a precarious position. Ubisoft’s commitment to content and improvements, combined with the recent rumors, create a sense of uncertainty surrounding the game’s long-term prospects. The fate of *XDefiant* now rests on the response from its community. If players don’t rally around the game and boost its numbers, it might face an unfortunate ending.