Ranked Play is a huge draw for FPS games and with XDefiant, Ubisoft is looking to keep competitive players hooked. Read on for everything you need to know about the competitive mode.
XDefiant is the latest FPS title from Ubisoft, looking to be more of a COD-like shooter compared to the tactically designed Rainbow Six Siege.
Like fellow FPS titles, XDefiant will have various game modes to test your prowess against. One of those modes is Ranked Play, a competitive gauntlet for players to test their skills against the best of the best.
Does Ranked Play have a launch date in XDefiant?
XDefiant’s Ranked Play is not available at launch, however, Ranked [Trial Run] is in its place. This gives fans a look into what they can expect when the full experience arrives in Season 1, as confirmed by Ubisoft during the Ubisoft Forward showcase.
Ubisoft mentioned Season 1 news will go live on July 1, a day before the season launches. We’ll keep this space updated with new info as it becomes clear.
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Maps & modes
Since Ranked Play isn’t available yet, we don’t have the full details of what to expect regarding maps and modes. However, as mentioned, Ranked Play [Trial Run] gives fans a glimpse of what to expect. This mode includes 4v4 versions of Domination, Occupy, Escort, and Zone Control.
Expect the final version of Ranked to mirror the Trial Run, although the map pool is unknown. Here’s what maps are currently in the game:
XDefiant Maps
- Arena
- Attica Heights
- Dumbo
- Echelon HQ
- Emporium
- Liberty
- Mayday
- Meltdown
- Midway
- Nudleplex
- Pueblito
- Showtime
- Times Square
- Zoo
That’s everything you need to know about Ranked Play in XDefiant. Be sure to check out the best controller settings and best PC settings to get an upper hand in the game. You can even take a look at the various weapons and factions to unlock.
