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XDefiant, the once-touted 'CoD killer,' shuts down tonight. Here's how Ubisoft's shooter totally misfired

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XDefiant
Genres · fps
Release · May 21, 2024
Developer · Ubisoft San Francisco
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1995–2026
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