"CALL OF DUTY KILLER XDEFIANT GETS SHUT DOWN BY UBISOFT"
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment, Analytic Dreamz explores the closure of Ubisoft's XDefiant, set to go offline completely on June 2, 2025. We'll discuss the immediate changes like the halt in new registrations, downloads, and in-game purchases. Refunds are on the table for recent buyers, with the Ultimate Founder's Pack purchasers and those who made in-game transactions in the last month getting their money back within eight weeks. Initially launched in May 2024, XDefiant saw a stellar start, hitting 1 million players in just 2.5 hours and averaging 300,000 concurrent players in its first 48 hours, featuring beloved characters from Ubisoft's extensive library. However, the game's player count plummeted, with numbers below 20,000 by August 2024, unable to stand out in a saturated FPS market. We'll delve into Ubisoft's broader challenges, including significant layoffs, the closure of several studios, and a tough year marked by other game flops and ongoing issues. Analytic Dreamz will analyze what this means for Ubisoft and the future of free-to-play shooters amidst industry-wide layoffs and economic pressuresSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy