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Insane XDefiant PC Specs Revealed – Can Your Rig Handle It

May 18, 2024 7:05 PM

Ubisoft has revealed the PC specifications for their upcoming free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter, XDefiant. This game, which draws inspiration from Ubisoft's Tom Clancy series, offers five different game modes and 14 unique maps. Players can preload XDefiant now on both console and PC. The game supports DX11 and DX12, uncapped frame rates, widescreen, and Nvidia Reflex for low latency gameplay.

Minimum PC specs require a resolution of 1080p, an Intel i3-10105F or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a GPU like the Intel ARC A380 or NVIDIA GTX 1050TI among others. Recommended specs include similar CPUs, with GPUs like the Intel ARC A750 or NVIDIA GTX 1060, and 16 GB RAM. For enthusiasts, a 1440p resolution setup with an Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, and higher-end GPUs like the Intel ARC A770 or NVIDIA RTX 2060 is advised. The ultimate experience at 4K resolution suggests using an Intel i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with GPUs such as the NVIDIA RTX 3080.

What are the PC requirements for playing XDefiant in Ultra settings?n

The Ultra settings for XDefiant necessitate a 4K resolution with an Intel i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, an NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800 XT GPU, and 16 GB RAM. Ensure you have 35 GB of storage and either Windows 10 or Windows 11 installed.

XDefiant’s pre-season kicks off on May 21, and it will be available on PC via Ubisoft Connect, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. As a part of Ubisoft's portfolio, XDefiant looks to leverage the established fan base of Tom Clancy games to create a unique multiplayer experience, challenging other popular arena shooters on the market.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-05-18 19:18:02
Looks like Ubisoft is bringing their A-game with XDefiant’s optimized performance options across varied rigs The blend of Tom Clancy's tactical elements and arena shooter gameplay has the potential to rival the big guns in the multiplayer scene.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-05-18 19:12:03
Ubisoft's XDefiant is shaping up to be a solid addition with its variety of game modes and maps, along with robust support for both DX11 and DX12. It's great to see the game catering to different hardware setups, ensuring both casual gamers and hardcore enthusiasts can enjoy it.
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