Getting new games to play is always exciting, but is there anything better than not having to pay for them? I don’t think so, and clearly neither do you, that’s why you’re wondering ifXDefiantis free to play. The good news is that I have the answer you’re looking for.

After numerousdelays, thecountdown toXDefiantis finally on, as we’ll finally get our hands on Ubisoft’sCall of Dutycompetitor on May 21. If you want to play the newCoDrelease every year, you’ll have to shell out some of your hard-earned cash for the experience, but over the years, we’ve seen free-to-play games like Fortnite and Apex Legends take a foothold in the shooter market.

Three XDefiant characters standing hold guns.

So, where doesXDefiantsit? Here’s the scoop.

IsXDefiantfree?

Yes,XDefiantis free-to-play, meaning you won’t have to spend a cent to jump into the action.

The game will be available to download from Ubisoft Connect on PC, the Microsoft Store on Xbox, and the PlayStation Store.

XDefiant

Absolutely!This isn’t a demo or a “lite” version of the game, but the fullXDefiantrelease.

What’s included in the freeXDefiantdownload?

Even though you won’t be paying for it, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth when you do, asXDefiantlaunches with 14 maps, 24 weapons, and five game modes.

Even better, more content will be added through seasonal updates in the future, which will also be free for everyone to enjoy.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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