{"id":2686,"date":"2021-08-04T13:33:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T11:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1293186"},"modified":"2021-08-04T14:35:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T12:35:09","slug":"tom-clancys-xdefiant-release-date-trailer-gameplay-details-and-more-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/tom-clancys-xdefiant-release-date-trailer-gameplay-details-and-more-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant release date: trailer, gameplay details and more news"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering when you’ll be able to start playing Tom Clancy’s XDefiant? <\/p>

By Joe Julians\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 04 August 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The legacy of Tom Clancy looms large over pop culture, and now he\u2019s even getting a shiny new online arena shooter game \u2013 it\u2019s called Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant, and you\u2019ll be able to start playing it pretty soon!<\/p>\n

Ubisoft describes XDefiant as \u201ca free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter that combines intense gunplay with personalised loadouts and specialised factions, as teams of gunfighters \u2013 called Defiants \u2013 battle for domination\u201d.<\/p>\n

XDefiant will be filled with familiar elements from previous Clancy-inspired games, meaning there should be plenty to enjoy for fans of Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell and The Division.<\/p>\n

But if you want to learn more about Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant and when you can start playing it, read on for all the essential details.<\/p>\n

Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The full release date for Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant has not yet been confirmed, but we do know the date on which some players will be able to try out an early build of the game \u2013 and that is happening very soon indeed.<\/p>\n

The first closed beta test for XDefiant is set to start on August 5th<\/sup> 2021<\/strong>, and if you want to get involved in that, then there is still time to do so. Just head over to the XDefiant beta site<\/a> and get yourself signed up.<\/p>\n

Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant UK beta<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This first beta test \u2013 the one that kicks off on August 5th \u2013 seems to be reserved for PC players in the USA and Canada, but the game\u2019s official website says that more details should be coming soon about further tests.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore tests are coming soon, so be sure to register,\u201d says a teasing statement on the game\u2019s website, making us hope that there will be a UK beta for XDefiant before long. We\u2019d also hope to see beta tests geared toward Xbox, PlayStation and cloud-based gamers at some point.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll keep our ear to the ground for more news on XDefiant\u2019s full release, and we\u2019ll also keep our eyes peeled for information on future beta tests. When we learn more, we\u2019ll be sure to update this page.<\/p>

Which consoles can you get Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant on?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both versions of the Xbox will have the game, so the Xbox One range and the recently released Xbox Series X<\/a>\/S. As for Sony gamers, there is a PS5<\/a> and a PS4 release coming, and the game will also be released on PC.<\/p>\n

XDefiant will also get a cloud-based release on Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, which should mean that most gamers are able to find a way to play the game if they really want to.<\/p>\n

And in even better news, the game has been confirmed to be free to play \u2013 we just love the word free here!<\/p>\n

Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant gameplay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gameplay videos for Tom Clancy\u2019s XDefiant have started to appear online, like the one below which should give you a feel for the game\u2026<\/p>\n\n

Thanks to videos and announcements, we do know quite a lot about how the game will play. For starters, we know what the characters are that you will be able to choose from in the game, and they all take their inspiration from past games in the Tom Clancy series.<\/p>\n