XDefiant has connectivity and matchmaking issues, Ubisoft admits

People are diving into Ubisoft’s free arena shooter XDefiant cannot access matchmaking due to connection issues, Ubisoft confirmed Tuesday. “We recognize that some players may be unable to join a game – please be patient while we address servers and matchmaking.” a representative who posted from the official X account.

Players report getting stuck endlessly searching for other players before getting a “No match found” message. XDefiant

The official launch came around 1pm EDT, and players started running into problems almost immediately as people flocked to the game. “Matchmaking servers are booming!” XDefiant Executive producer Mark Rubin posted on X shortly after its release. “We’re working on it.”

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Server problems are improving, but it was also noted that the team is still investigating. The company will continue to update players on progress.

XDefiant is a free-to-play 6v6 shooter that allows players to play as one of five factions based on Ubisoft properties: Libertad Revolutionaries by Far Cry 6

; former Ghost Recon specialists known as Phantoms; agents of the Splinter Cell spy agency Echelon; DedSec street hacker by Watchdog; and the Cleaners, former sanitation workers from The Division series. Players can swap factions and weapon loadouts throughout the game, similar to switching characters Overwatch.

Ubisoft wanted to publish it XDefiant in October 2023, but ended delay the game unlimited. Ubisoft then expected XDefiant is due out in March, which was pushed again. The company is happy XDefiant to strengthen its place in the live service sector, according to a February financial report.

Overloaded servers might not seem like the worst problem – they usually mean there are a lot of people trying to play. However, a free-to-play game with a bad start runs the risk of players switching to something else if they can’t get in. There’s no real shortage of other shooters for prospects XDefiant Play instead.