Ubisoft's 'XDefiant' Returns With A Free Open Beta On Xbox This Week

It begins today!

It's time to play some more XDefiant! The "Open Session" for Ubisoft's extremely popular new shooter arrives on Xbox later today, allowing you to go hands-on with the game ahead of its free-to-play release later in the summer.

The XDefiant Open Beta on Xbox will begin at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, at which time you'll be able to download it via the dedicated Xbox Store link - which we'll throw down below. It lasts until June 23rd.

Some of the upgrades compared to the XDefiant Closed Beta, which already proved a massive hit with players, include controller latency and aim assist improvements on console, a brand-new netcode, improved server stability and more.

You can check out some additional details below, and we'll see you in the game later this afternoon!

"XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms."

Will you be trying out some XDefiant on Xbox later today? Tell us down in the comments section.

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