When does the XDefiant beta close?

“When does the XDefiant beta close?” This question might be at the forefront of many gamers’ minds as the open beta period for Ubisoft’s upcoming FPS title, XDefiant, rapidly approaches its end.

Since Wednesday, players have had the opportunity to explore the world of XDefiant during its open beta period. This phase has served as the initial exposure for many to this hotly anticipated Ubisoft project, following the short closed beta phase held in April. The feedback has largely been positive, despite a few server-related issues and a bug causing some players to become trapped on the loading screen. Overall, the gaming community is buzzing with excitement for the game.

However, the countdown to the closure of the XDefiant open beta is ticking down fast. Let’s dive into the specifics regarding the end of this open beta phase.

Closing time for XDefiant open beta Ubisoft has officially announced that the curtain call for the XDefiant open beta is slated for Friday, June 23, wrapping up at 11pm PDT. For those in other time zones, this translates to 7am BST (UK) or 2am EDT on Saturday, June 24.

Although the possibility of an extension due to server problems is always on the table – mirroring the closed beta – it seems unlikely. Gamers should probably anticipate a hiatus until the full version of XDefiant is launched later this summer.

The open beta has been accessible to players on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Unfortunately, those still using last-gen consoles, such as the PS4 or Xbox One, must wait for the full release scheduled for this summer, as the beta version is not available on these platforms. As of now, a specific XDefiant release date remains unannounced, but it’s confirmed that the game will launch in Summer 2023 and will feature crossplay support across all platforms, including last-gen consoles.

While XDefiant is often compared to the likes of Call of Duty, our first impressions from the closed beta revealed similarities to Valorant, especially regarding character movement and selection mechanisms. However, considering the disappointing performance of Warzone 2, XDefiant might just seize the opportunity to emerge as the next big thing in FPS gaming, provided it releases at the right time.