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Just when it started to seem likeXDefiantwas never going to see the light of day, it finally entered its Preseason phase a few days ago. A lot was riding on its shoulders, as the developers wanted it to reach the heights of Activision’s first-person shooter behemoth.
Although the game isn’t perfect by any means, there are plenty of aspects that are making the FPS community appreciate its existence. It may not yet be theCall of Dutykiller that it was expected to be, but there’s one element that gives it an edge against the competition.
If XDefiant Can Be Free-To-Play, Other First-Person Shooters Can Too
It’s not surprisingthatXDefianthas a few issuesat launch, but the fact that it’s a free-to-play first-person shooter that includes many familiar elements is making FPS enthusiasts reevaluate some of the competing titles.
If Anything I Think Xdefiant Has Shown That COD Isn’t Worth $70byu/LuckAndBonesinXDefiant
Activision has been leading the shooter genre for a very long time now, but the recentstate of theCall of Dutyfranchise has not been too promising, and despite all that, the publisher keeps charging $70 for newer titles like the latestModern Warfare 3. This decline in quality and the release of Ubisoft’s free game are resulting in members of the community pointing out that high price tags for games like these do not make much sense.
“You can’t have your cake and eat it too”: xDefiant Fans are Mad Over 1 Difference to Call of Duty that they Previously Celebrated
“If anything I think XDefiant has shown that COD isn’t worth $70,” wrote a first-person shooter player as they proceeded to list down the similarities and differences between the competing forces. The gamer pointed out that both of these games are live-service multiplayer experiences at their core and even have plenty in common when it comes to their mechanics.
Another similarity is that they both come with in-game shops that have numerous skins, items, and more digital content for players to purchase, resulting in the conclusion that Activision’s prices are not at all justified.
There Are Obvious Differences Between the Two, but Even They Don’t Support Activision’s Case
When it comes to the quantity of content, Activision’s FPS franchise is still leagues ahead of a game that basically just entered its initial stages, but the player reiterated that even that is not enough to support the publisher’s case.
XDefiant Disappoints PlayStation Fans with Glaring Admission after Launch
Sure, even the latest major installment in the series has campaign and co-op modes, but considering howModern Warfare 3fumbled with thoseas well, the argument does not hold up as well as it should. Another huge difference between the two games is that Activision still has a Zombies mode to keep its series going, but aside from Treyarch’sBlack Opssub-series, not many other titles have managed to maintain the quality of the undead adventures.
It is very likely that the upcomingBlack Ops 6is also going to be accompanied by a $70 price tag, but if it truly isthe bestBlack Opsgame evercreated, Ubisoft may have to introduce new elements to its free-to-play title to ensure its longevity.
Do you think all first-person shooter games should be free-to-play, or are you fine with paying $70 for a game likeModern Warfare 3? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
Articles Published :356
Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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