re: Ubisoft's XDefiant (F2P FPS): Officially Launched

the factions I believe is what you’re referring to. And yes, that’s a wildcard for me. I’m interested to see how it’s implemented. IMO - if you call yourself a ‘true 6v6 arcade arena FPS’, this type of thing can’t be overpowered or it’ll feel gimmicky. should be about 1v1 gunplay first and foremost.


here’s a decent summary: AFKGaming.com XDefiant Factions

Libertard (Far Cry) - Healers (Experts at healing themselves and their teammates)
Phantoms (Ghost Recon) - Tanks (Use shields of various forms to take greater damage
Echelon (Splinter Cell) - Recon (Provide intel on the enemy, as well as staying undetected themselves)
Cleaners (The Division) - Damage Dealers (Focused entirely on greater damage output
DeadSec (Watch Dogs) - Control (Specialized in using and countering traps)

from my understanding of the closed BETA back in April, the favorites were Echelon and Cleaners. DeadSec wasn’t in the game at that time.