How to Play XDefiant on Xbox

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XDefiant is Ubisoft’s newest arena FPS game, with a focus on factions. If you want in on the action now, Ubisoft has released an Open Session for XDefiant from June 21 to June 24 for all platforms, including Xbox. Read the full article to register and join the experience firsthand.

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Where do I download the XDefiant Beta on Xbox?

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To download and play the XDefiant Open Session on Xbox platforms, follow these instructions:

  • Open Xbox Store on your Xbox console.
  • Search for XDefiant using the console bar.
  • You will immediately find XDefiant Open Session Client Application in your search result. 
  • Click on it and download the game. It should be around 30 GB in size, so make sure to free adequate space before hitting the download button.
  • Start playing after downloading. Remember, you need to have a Ubisoft account to log in, so make one on mobile or PC before proceeding.
  • The Open Session version is only available on Xbox Series X/S as of yet; those on older platforms like Xbox One need to wait until the official release.

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Unlike the XDefiant Closed Beta access in April for pre-registered members and randomly selected people, the Open Session is open to all players from every single region. Also, access will only run from June 21 at 10:30pm to June 24 at 11:30am.

Is XDefiant available on Xbox One?

As of now, you can only play XDefiant on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. As mentioned above, Xbox One and PS4 players need to wait until the official release sometime this Summer.

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