XDefiant has been a hit since its launch, but fans have raised concerns about overpowered snipers and unpunished bunny hopping. Ubisoft has addressed these issues in the latest update, Y1S0.3, released on June 12. Below, you’ll find the detailed XDefiant patch notes outlining all the balance changes and fixes.
XDefiant season 1 launch details
The release date for Season 1 has been announced and is just a few weeks away. Along with this, the executive producer revealed that Team Deathmatch will arrive in a “couple of weeks,” followed by Search and Destroy. While fans eagerly await these new modes, many will be pleased with the immediate changes brought by the Y1S0.3 update.
Key changes in XDefiant patch notes Y1S0.3
XDefiant Gameplay changes
- Jump/Crouch Penalties: Added aiming penalties for players excessively using the jump/crouch buttons, addressing the issue of jump spamming.
- Escort Mode: Players can now push the package with confidence, resolving an issue where legs would detach from torsos.
XDefiant Weapon adjustments
- Long-Distance Shooting: Fine-tuned various aspects, including reduced walking speed while holding breath with scoped weapons.
- Sniper Flinch: Increased flinch when snipers are hit by enemy fire, ensuring it persists through multiple hits.
- PC ADS Issue: Fixed a PC-specific problem where players couldn’t set ADS on toggle after a match.
Social fixes
- Xbox Button: Fixed an issue where the Xbox button broke on the in-game social menu after inviting a player.
- Blocked Players: Blocked players can no longer read your chat messages.
- Matchmaking Ping: Adjusted ping calculation to match players with similar ping characteristics.
- Joining In-Progress Games: Players can now join nearly full games in progress if invited.
Netcode improvements
- Libertad’s Medical Skills: Fixed a bandwidth issue caused by Libertad’s potent medical skills.
Faction updates
- Echelon Invisibility: Fixed a bug where Echelon players remained invisible indefinitely instead of only when using the Digital Ghillie Suit.
- Libertad Battlefield Medicine: Corrected the end-of-round highlighting of Libertad’s medical feats for peer recognition.
Device tweaks
- Camera Shake: The camera now only shakes when nearby explosions cause player damage.
Map adjustments
- Liberty Map: Tweaked the orientation of flags.
Miscellaneous fixes
- Crash Fixes: Implemented various crash fixes.
- Toxicity Notification: Reduced the frequency of the “Banned for Toxicity” notification.
- Ability Deployment: Fixed an issue preventing ability and device deployment after changing control input.
- Buzzkill Achievement: Ensured the Buzzkill Achievement unlocks correctly.
- Cosmetic Items: Resolved an issue where cosmetic items appeared available in some places but not where they could be acquired.
Future of XDefiant
According to a leaker, XDefiant is set to receive Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed-themed seasons in Year 1, with Season 1 introducing Capture The Flag.
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the newly balanced gameplay with the latest patch.
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