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Ubisoft to Shut Down XDefiant, Layoffs Loom

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-04T09:26:56.513833+05:30

- Ubisoft announced the shutdown of XDefiant by June 2025, with nearly 300 layoffs across its San Francisco, Osaka, and Sydney offices. - Players of the free-to-play shooter will receive refunds for recent purchases, and access to third-season content is promised. - Despite early success, the game failed to meet long-term player retention goals, leading to its closure and studio shutdowns. Source: [Polygon](https://www.polygon.com/gaming/490491/ubsioft-xdefiant-shutting-down)

Ubisoft announced the shutdown of XDefiant by June 2025, with nearly 300 layoffs across its San Francisco, Osaka, and Sydney offices.
Players of the free-to-play shooter will receive refunds for recent purchases, and access to third-season content is promised.
Despite early success, the game failed to meet long-term player retention goals, leading to its closure and studio shutdowns.

Source: Polygon