Summary
XDefiantplayers are reporting that the FPS game’s progression system for leveling up weapons is painstakingly slow. As a consequence, they are barely making progress towards the next weapon level inXDefiantdespite reportedly having tens of kills across several matches under their belt.
Since being announced in 2021,XDefianthas faced multiple delaysthroughout its development process. After going through different test sessions last year, the free-to-play FPS finally rolled out for everyone on May 21. As more players experience its 6v6 game modes, the community is gradually finding out the good and the bad about the game. A recent issue that is irking the player base has to do with weapon levels taking too long to upgrade.
On social media outlets, such as Reddit and Twitter,players are voicing their annoyancetowardsXDefiant’s allegedly slow-paced weapon progression system. It turns out that, among those who aren’t troubled by thematchmaking error inXDefiant, there is another facet of the game that is bugging them. To be more precise, a majority of players are echoing the same concern that revolves around not getting enough XP points in return for racking up dozens of kills in each game.
XDefiant Players Criticize its “Slow” Weapon Level Progression System
Based on certain user complaints, the rate at which a weapon levels up inXDefiantseems antithetical to its fast-paced action gameplay. Despite the allure of the various weapons andfactions inXDefiant, some players have found it hard to ignore the game’s slow weapon progression, which is making them grind relatively harder than rival games, such asCall of Duty: Warzone. A Twitter user described the experience of leveling up guns as a “nightmare.” Another user on Reddit said that the long grind for upgrading to the next weapon level incentivizes players to buy boosters, essentially making the game pay-to-win.
While many players expressed disappointment atXDefiant’s slow-paced weapon level progression, others explained why they thought the long grind made sense. On Twitter, a user opined that the relatively more intense grind that players require to max out a weapon would make the achievement “more rewarding.” They further shot down the comparisons with the relatively fasterweapon progression inCall of Dutygamesby highlighting that, unlikeCoD,XDefiantwon’t be a yearly release but is instead an ongoing game likeFortnite.
In a tweet, user PATTYP, one of the devs behindXDefiant, clarified that it takes 3500XP to level up one weapon and each kill gives 100 XP. In other words, it should take no more than 35 kills to advance one level. They added that putting assists into the equation can further chop down the time it takes to upgrade a weapon. Further, they speculated that there may be a tracking bug in some players' cases where their kills aren’t translating proportionately into XP.
XDefiant
XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person online arena shooter where you compete in fast-paced clashes. With cross-play available at launch, you will be able to play with friends on a variety of platforms.Season 1 introduces the Team Rainbow operators of GS-Kommando leveraging their counter-terrorism training to disrupt their enemies. They can deploy electrified barbed wire for area denial, counter incoming enemy devices with their Active Defense System, and dazzle multiple foes with flash charges mounted on their G52-Tactical Shield.While GS-Kommando operators pride themselves on using non-lethal force whenever possible, they are as capable on the battlefield as any spec ops group.Customized Loadouts: Choose from a large arsenal of weapons, attachments, and devices to optimize the way you play. Combine any weapon with any faction, and unlock new options as you play to perfect your playstyle.Factions: Factions are drawn from iconic Ubisoft worlds and represent distinct classes, each with unique abilities and ultras. Choose any character from any faction to assemble your team of six players. Change your faction at any point during play to adapt to your strategy.Maps, Modes, and Mayhem: Play in a diverse range of 14 maps at launch across several different arena and linear modes including Zone Control, Escort, Occupy, and more. Fight in casual matches or climb the tiers in competitive ranked mode.
