XDefiant download on PC
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How to download XDefiant on PC

Hop into the action right from your PC.

XDefiant fully released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 21, 2024. After a series of beta sessions, it’s open for everyone to play, as long as you have the right platforms and launchers to log in. Here’s how to download and play XDefiant on PC.

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How to play XDefiant on PC

Below are the exact steps you’ll need to take to download and play XDefiant on PC:

  1. Head to the official XDefiant download page on Ubisoft’s site.
  2. Choose Ubisoft Connect on PC as your desired platform and download the launcher.
  3. Create a Ubisoft account if you don’t already have one before logging into the launcher.
  4. Search for XDefiant in the Ubisoft Connect store.
  5. Select Play Now to link it to your Ubisoft account.

Once you find XDefiant in the Ubisoft store, you’ll begin your download and, after installing, have full access to the game.

However, during XDefiant’s initial release or large update days, the game’s servers may become overloaded, or a patch may introduce errors. If this happens, you may have to wait until Ubisoft fixes the issue, especially if it occurs after a major update.

XDefiant system requirements

Before jumping into your next XDefiant match, make sure you meet the game’s minimum and recommended system requirements so you can adjust your settings and have a smooth experience. Below are XDefiant’s exact minimum and recommended requirements on PC, alongside its requirements for a higher-quality experience.

Minimum requirements

  • Resolution: 1080p
  • CPU: Intel i3-10105F/AMD Ryzen3 3100
  • GPU: Intel ARC A380 (6GB)/Nvidia GTX 1050Ti (4GB)/AMD RX 5500 XT (4GB)
  • RAM: 8GB (Dual channel)
  • OS: Win10
  • Storage: 35GB
  • Resolution: 1080p
  • CPU: Intel i3-10105F/AMD Ryzen3 3100
  • GPU: Intel ARC A750 (8GB)/Nvidia GTX 1060 (6GB)/AMD RX 5500 XT (8GB)
  • RAM: 16GB (Dual channel)
  • OS: Win10
  • Storage: 35GB

Enthusiast requirements

  • Resolution: 1440p
  • CPU: Intel i5-10400/AMD Ryzen5 3600
  • GPU: Intel ARC A770 (16GB)/Nvidia RTX 2060 (6GB)/AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)
  • RAM: 16GB (Dual channel)
  • OS: Win10/Win11
  • Storage: 35GB

Ultra requirements

  • Resolution: 4K
  • CPU: Intel i7-9700K/AMD Ryzen7 3700X
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080 (10GB)/AMD RX 6800 XT (16GB)
  • RAM: 16GB (Dual channel)
  • OS: Win10/Win11
  • Storage: 35GB

Depending on your PC specs, you can adjust your settings to be as low or high-quality as you wish while maintaining solid performance. However, you’ll also need enough storage space to download it and any future updates Ubisoft releases for XDefiant.


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