XDefiant: How to Do MUCH BETTER in 10 Simple Tips... (XDefiant Open Beta)

[@x13Rasor]

XDefiant is really really refreshing. Theres a charming game feel, its like Black Ops aesthetic w/ its own twitchy feel. Super getting used to the character/powers. Hope not just the devs but the people stick with it, could be a dangerous new FPS.

[@pricklycatsss]

Some of the characters are pretty overpowered and should be adjusted. For example the female in the black body suit thing that can see people through walls, and also YOUR TEAMMATES can see people through walls too. I switched from the healing girl to that one because it's so OP. There's been numerous situations where I was basically guaranteed to die but I survived because I was able to pre-aim through walls lol

[@pricklycatsss]

I don't think the wall hack ability (idk what else to call it because I forget the name) should be completely nerfed to the ground or anything, but they definitely need to reduce the diameter by around half, or at least make it so you can't magically give all your teammates walls lol. Idk what they were thinking with that

[@Alex-dr6or]

​​@@pricklycatsss think that another thing they could do to nerf that is to remove that little pistol the operator has. It's way too strong, it basically one shoots. If they remove that and let you keep your regular gun it would be somewhat more balanced. I love the operator, I use it a lot but it is OP.

[@v4vendetta168]

I feel this, brother. Can’t wait for the full release of this!

[@brandond3574]

Reminds me a lot of BO3 with a perfect TTK

[@daveoum8586]

I can't believe how good this game feels compared to the last 3 COD. I really hope it takes off. Nice to see the little Ubisoft details as well.

[@AnthonyGoodley]

I'm really hoping they continue to grow and improve XDefiant because I'm done with all COD games for good. Activision should have stuck to producing bad games and stayed out of politics.

[@goobert221]

Balls😢

[@ricolives1166]

I played a few hours today and I REALLY LIKE IT. Had several games where I dropped 30+ kills. Really like the M4. Only few problems is I on PS5 can't invite friends on PC. Servers kept going down and some bullets do literally no damage

[@pricklycatsss]

Try the MP7 if you haven't already, it's one of the top 3 guns in the game imo (idk what the 3rd best would be but I know ACR is definitely the 1st best overall and then the MP7 is in 2nd imo). It's extremely good and easy to use. I just build it purely for movement speed and aim walking speed because it doesn't have much recoil by default

[@pricklycatsss]

I've tried all the SMGs a lot and the others don't even come close to the MP7. MP5 is decent but I think MP7 is significantly easier to use. The P90 is pretty solid but the ttk is really bad if you don't hit any headshots. The vector is really good too but not as easy to use as the other SMGs imo.

[@ArchieGamez]

@@pricklycatsss What attachments you used?

[@Kingslayer69_69]

Everytime I played on my ps5 it kept turning off on me but when I play warzone it lets me play without turning off so anyone know what's wrong

[@otxscar]

mp5 with the right attachments i think is better than the mp7

[@thefeckineejit264]

Practice range is outstanding, I am not the best FPS player but spending time in the practice area on this game has already given me more of an understanding of weapon control.

[@rythmikeffect]

Agreed😊

[@thefeckineejit264]

@@rythmikeffect still getting my ass kicked in game but loving the learning process compared to other FPS games

[@daryllbrock6788]

I wish there was a simple tip to get off the connecting screen.

[@noi_vod]

Dude it feels so nostalgic, this game feels like a back to the past Pill

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

That’s the problem. All of you saying this is a call off duty killer are just drunk off nostalgia and I guarantee you won’t be playing this game as much in a year. No diverse content No BR No DMZ No WS of Warzone No ranked So enjoy your 14 6v6 maps and keep acting like a bunch of 10 yr old snowflakes

[@Blackenedpickle]

This game is incredibly hard but pretty fun

[@pricklycatsss]

It's not hard, most people are just used to MWII having broken aim assist, so when they play a game that actually takes some amount of brain activity/effort it feels hard. Just keep playing and try to get better, then by the time you play MWII again you'll have god-like aim because you're used to weaker AA lol (btw this isn't meant to be an insult or like a "git gud lul" type comment, I'm just saying it how it is). Honestly even in xdefiant the rotational AA is really strong but it's not anywhere close to the AA in MW2022.

[@pricklycatsss]

If you're on kbm then just disregard my comment lol but I have a feeling you're on controller because I also found this game kind of hard at first on controller, but once I get into a groove with the movement and warm up my aim I don't really have to think much. Took about 5-6 hours of playing to really get the hang of it

[@StraftAU]

@@pricklycatssshaha facts I’ve never played new cods after bo4 and I just downloaded this coming from seige and I’m slaying on it feels like bo3 and older cods

[@lbclassic-captainred1270]

I’m really enjoying the Beta so far. I think the biggest thing that I’m noticing is something you briefly touched on. Being that you shouldn’t rush in to the middle of the action, but also(this includes myself) breaking the mindset of going for strictly kills considering most of the game modes in the beta are objective based. I’ve seen high kill games with some randoms Ive been matched with, but when you aren’t pushing certain objectives with your team it can really change the flow of the game early on. Other than that, the list was awesome and I can’t wait for the full release! Everyone enjoy the game and don’t forget to give the devs feedback at the end of it!! Happy Beta Weekend Y’all!

[@The7Reaper]

If only the beta would work to be able to apply these tips

[@Eddie616]

Speaking facts

[@sonigotthemilk3549]

I'm glad I'm not the only one Everytime I finish a game it freezes 😞

[@darrenharkin5633]

POOR LAWLERS

[@Dav3.14]

You aren't missing much. Other than shit hit reg and terribly optimized.

[@mangomook]

For real! Tried restarting my ps5 a half dozen times and could never connect. Constant error: foxtrot -01 Never was able to get in to play Hopefully they give us through the weekend if they fix server issues. It looks so fun

[@donwarling1]

This has been really enjoyable and brings me back to the COD days when I enjoyed the grind. Let's team up Espresso.

[@donwarling1]

Another key thing to point out is that the game rewards you for playing the objectives and utilizing your specialties. Kills are not the key to player of the game. Teamwork is. Love it!

[@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787]

@@donwarling1ho w is that different from being awarded for objectives in COD’s domination, hardpoint and other similar modes??? That was a weird comment bro😆

[@donwarling1]

@@xstatixtribalelectronicmus2787 CODs weighting is more kill focused, which leads to less of an emphasis on playing the objectives. You earn much more XP in XDefiant for playing the game mode the way it’s supposed to be played.

[@prodigy_reignz]

They gotta give us an extra day. I've literally been trying to play, but the servers are chalked. I've literally been trying to play the last 4 hours, and it won't let me connect smh

[@Trollbot-YouTube]

You do have an extra day

[@mikesmurawski3331]

I wish you would have mentioned which faction you think has the best abilities or the one you play as the most

[@alexxarnett24]

The game is fun but my game on the series x won’t even load sometimes and when I get to play a match and finish it would freeze right after everytime 😭

[@samuelsulek]

This happens with every new game, we think it’s going to be all great and will be the next big thing, Splitgate and Hyperscape are great example of this because we all thought they would save gaming.

[@thedisturbedone5026]

That's what I'm saying, it's going to die unfortunately 😢

[@H3NRY121]

Negative thinking like this is why games die....usually we should just enjoy what we can now when cod is being shit

[@thedisturbedone5026]

@@H3NRY121 I really wanted splitgate to be good. Great game with great fundamentals, just like this game. I already see the writing on the wall.

[@H3NRY121]

@@thedisturbedone5026 splitgate was an arena shooter with portal abilities....the skill tree is already too big for casuals so ofc it didnt take of....amazing game as well But this game is exactly what the community has been wanting from cod....at the very least it has a chance....whether the game dies ir not id rather play this than cod

[@Sittyboy123]

splitgate was not for casuals. this game is pretty straightforward and has a big publisher behind it not like the other games from some indie dudes

[@teezzysantana434]

Remember guys this is a Beta. Don’t jump the Gun now 🤧😹🔥

[@JimbotheBimbo.]

Played for a bit, the two problems I see is the disbanding of lobbies and flinch is way too high. Other than that, its a ball, I had a good time and cannot wait till the regular season. If they did not disband lobbies the party up would fall to the way side.

[@marty5300]

I played the game some last night, gave up when it kept freezing on a black screen between maps. It's got some good and bad but overall is decent. I'm not a fan of the factions and having to choose one of 6 chars who are mostly, but maybe that will change. Something about painted fingernails and fishnet gloves changing mags bothers the shit out of me as a former Army guy.

[@rythmikeffect]

👏🏾

[@L3XisLIVE]

Had a lot of fun playing this game. AA is not too OP and getting kills feels rewarding.

[@BryanFury85]

I've having a decent time on the game so far, no glaring issues yet. Connection has only failed a couple of times, nothing persistent though. It's obviously not a COD killer yet but will stand to be a tough conpetitor if tighten the game up. Hit detection still needs work and hoping for some type of killsteaks.

[@emdealoe1]

Killstreaks will literally kill this game. The flow of the game right now is fast paced and consistent. Kill streaks is a main contributor to why modern cods are so bad. They ruin the flow of the game. People camp and play scared because they’re a “few kills off a chopper gunner”. This is a hero arcade shooter. Your abilities is what substitutes Killstreaks.

[@mrNCSUman]

@@emdealoe1 comment, killstreaks is all this game is missing. Modern cods have not done as good of a job as the older cods at making good killstreaks, which has been a big part of their downfall. We need something like dogs and chopper gunners to speed up the kills a bit

[@WhiteVipor]

I would love a one life game mode like search and destroy or even something like control with 30 lives Feels like this could get boring pretty fast

[@JayBoy26HD]

There's going to be multiple 1 life game modes bro with the full release. I'm Marksman confirmed this

[@WhiteVipor]

@@JayBoy26HD oh sweet, thanks man. Hope so

[@kamelkadri2843]

S&D is coming, has been confirmed

[@WhiteVipor]

@@kamelkadri2843 not at launch though right?

[@kamelkadri2843]

@@WhiteVipor that I dont know

[@CletusTheFetusDeletus]

One thing this game needs is an ffa or tdm. Also s&d aswell

[@mmmmmemes6000]

Quick tip: if you want to move faster in Xdefiant silde than jump to move faster, if you want even more speed hold your pistol out, you speed around the map and kill your opponents way easier especially when you learn to swap your guns faster mid fight or help you escape situations easier.

[@kingchaosxchaiotic5896]

My Xdefiant keeps crashing/freezing on Series S/X.

[@d8l835]

Something about the controller play still feels a little weird i cant put my finger on it though

[@williamsantiago9284]

It’s very delayed not snappy enough

[@d8l835]

@@williamsantiago9284 yah i cant really explain it, but its fast, but it still feels clunky? Im not sure how to really express it lol

[@rickgrimes3337]

Games definitely fun needs kill cams and tdm ...

[@kamelkadri2843]

TDM is #1 game mode in COD, weird they haven't included it

[@tynomite]

Ubisoft connect is a real pain trying to play with my console friends. I couldn’t even play with them last night bc game invites through the app wasn’t working at all

[@themightybagle99]

Is it bad that I tend to just stick with one weapon? Like I suck ass with Rifles and Snipers but I only tend to stick with SMGs and shotguns, I dunno what I’m doing wrong with the rifles but it’s just hard to get kills with them. Maybe I just suck

[@devaughn6412]

FINALLY not a COD video

[@alexanderluna1845]

I mean i had fun on the matches i could play after trying for 2 hours .... I got tired and just ended up deleting it ngl had to restart it every single time because it won't get past the "connecting" screen and when i did find a match it ended and now it stayed at that annoying 9%

[@MurphinatorTS]

Man I keep getting a black screen while I'm playing is that the flash bang or just a problem with the beta itself

[@dblshotz75]

I have to admit i really liked this game. Was very impressed

[@Kuro_S]

Didn't test the open beta yet, i got access to the final test phase 2 and been absorbeb by it, genualy hype for the final more than xdefiant, but not a lot of People is covering it, did you get an acces ?

[@ryanpettry8475]

should rename it 9%

[@jordeezy]

Thought I was the only one

[@ElectrikRick]

W comment 😂

[@AmirLegit]

😂

[@p0kess540]

facts. 😂

[@mrNCSUman]

Lol, chill it’s just a beta

[@eneconFN]

Anyone else feeling like the game's super sweaty tho?

[@alexthegamer2198]

My first match was in an objective based mode and I was actually playing the objective but I ended up still getting my but kicked

[@rythmikeffect]

Same

[@speedietruck4861]

I haven’t seen a “how to get better” video for an arena shooter game in years. Xdefiant is definitely going to be the center of attention instead of cod

[@AKappa93]

when is the official release day?

[@The_Alleged_Suspect]

I thought I was loosing my mind with the sight alignment thing! Thank God it wasn't just me. I kept missing all my shots to the right and couldn't for the life of me figure out why...it just felt, off. Like the whole gun needed to be aligned a bit to the left or something. Still not convinced this is some kind of weird animation issue, but at least I'm not the only one who thought so.

[@LAN-w-]

Oh yeah, the mini map thing. I have played so much BR that I forgot how important it is to constantly look at the minimap for games like these.

[@XoticOblivious]

Not sure if it’s fix but on ps5 my friend and I could not play together

[@F-L-O-F-F-A]

Moving dummies in firing range!? Revolutionary lol so simple yet so good. Would help actually practice tracking. That’s high value.

[@xBREDD]

Issue with Echelon characters, during their “ultimate” sometimes the bullets are clipped outside of the pistol. At least with me

[@user-97203]

Yh the the pistol isn't centered for whatever reason

[@shanelegg9342]

I created my account everything look good when it says connecting it says servers are no longer available

[@jcaashby3]

Hope the devs get the issues worked out as the experience so far is worse than the last closed Beta. Also maybe I am just used to BF games or new games but the movement feel stiff like I cant make fine adjustments while aiming.

[@Jesse-sy9wh]

Nah it defo feels better, at least on console. It has issues but it's not worse tho imo

[@REALSINISTERMUSIC]

To be honest this feels way better than it did during the closed beta controller felt like s*** now it's actually pretty decent

[@Jesse-sy9wh]

​@@REALSINISTERMUSICyeah for sure. Didn't enjoy the closed beta at all because of how janky the controls were

[@maxyoufurry]

@@REALSINISTERMUSICi was havin the same problem too

[@sakatack41]

It's worse because this is an open beta, not closed, so everyone's on

[@pixelukulele401]

Can't wait for this.

[@TheNJB]

Idk if I'm trash because I haven't played a cod like game consistently since bo4 or if its because I'm older lol

[@Kxmaswrld]

Xdefiant is so refreshing, it’s crazy how this game is in beta and destroys cod in every aspect, the game feels better , plays better and somehow has more content all in a beta stage

[@MeowStationOrignal]

When will the devs send me a code to start playing? I signed up days ago.

[@AKSSB_Hustle]

Playing on mouse and keyboard it feels like i am not connected. Feels like i am getting a lot of over shoot even when i lowered my mouse settings. Also mouse and keyboard to me feels like controller mouse movement its not fluid and smooth. Raze death adder v3 pro

[@AOjfenix]

is this for pc only?

[@YxngTexas]

I need to try this game ASAP

[@ivanthegr8one]

I played one match and then the game crashed, and was unable to even connect back. 😢

[@jscopsgaming]

The game is sooo good that I stayed up till 5 am and I got work at 9 😂

[@alexthegamer2198]

Just finished my first match but got my but kicked ohh and currently trying to load up the game to edit my load out lol

[@colinies]

great tips

[@beardo467fish5]

Fun. But the netcode still needs some work

[@ExaltedSalt]

This is a legitimate beta. Not what CoD has done recently with their "beta" which is more like a teaser.

[@khalil.Rivera]

I cant get in bro keeps saying conecting

[@theladthatknowsstuff9901]

As someone who has no nostalgia for 2007 - 2012 CoD, XDefiant has nothing unique about it. It doesn’t have killstreaks or perks like CoD, it doesn’t have Titans like Titanfall, it doesn’t have large maps and vehicle combat like Battlefield. It has nothing to call it’s own other than “Hey, remember when you were in middle school?”…

[@USClight]

Is there 0 recoil?

[@h8_mE]

0.5: Don't be ME--because I just suck.

[@MrJustn]

Anyone else feel like hit detection is just really off? Not sure, I see videos and streamers where it's like they have no problems, but when I play, I'm shooting at someone for seconds and don't hit them at all. Then there are times where there are gun fights I should've won, first shot and everything, just to get turned on because my bullets aren't registering or something. I love the game, just some small frustrations. It's weird because I watch different streamers on twitch but never see anyone with the same problem

[@thesilverskulll869]

Do it got an hard core mode

[@machinekurbli2650]

the game is pretty good (not as much as most ppl say tho IMO) BUT GOD DAMN i did not expect the amount of sweatiness in this game lmao

[@Hubris1998]

I was excited for this game, but it feels extremely clunky. Sprinting is slow and doesn't feel as smooth as in, say, Cold War, nor does it feel like there's weight to it. Aiming also feels really weird on MnK, for some reason.

[@chrislynch2156]

The bunny hopping on this game so far is mind numbing.

[@fungames1594]

Wow you can bunny hop & slide cancel in this game ? I'm going to play it now.

[@chrislynch2156]

@@fungames1594 slide cancel is ok. Only coz I do it😂

[@Gamer1990100]

This is what ACTUAL effort looks like which that IW lacks.

[@mitchryan5468]

Got absolutely bent over my fkrst game...i loved it lol

[@jasonhernandez2776]

Deadzone or response curve should be reworked. Even on linear gradual adjustments make too little movement like it has a response curve

[@RocketDraco47]

I’ve also noticed a lot of people are riding in their friends backpack the whole game 😂 it’s annoying like bruh my whole team is running around solo doing their own thing 🤦‍♂️

[@LonelyHollowss]

1st change is make a custom button layout

[@mikeyhernandez9895]

It feels like overwatch and cod had a baby

[@forcebreezy7515]

It had me on board at “no sbmm” sbmm is so garbage for good players. I love that it’s not there in this game, I find myself actually being able to enjoy the game with a 3kd without every lobby being a sweat fest.

[@danielrizo3970]

Game crashed and turned off my PS5 for a while 😅

[@paolovivenzio5309]

Cod sarà sempre vincente ❤

[@Guikkoz]

Génial 👍👍

[@robertadams1558]

Dsync is still a huge issue. Game feels very clunky. Game needs another year in the oven

[@A_New_Wavy]

It's an ok game but needs work, the move mechanics are a lil janky and the not being able to crouch all the way sucks plus weapons could use some balancing. Also it's sweaty asf right now

[@liamliberman5484]

Finally a normal practice range

[@DoubustuNoSekai]

Its an ok game. But cod killer no

[@jRt51233]

Yup I agree,ok fps for being free but def NOT a Cod killer

[@floofyasuka]

Me rushing obj with a shotgun: "okay"

[@geolocate]

I really like the maps. Guns looks great. Character models need work.

[@inflatablepeas6649]

Run with ur pistol out for positioning n to cover ground much much faster than ARs n LMGs even SMGs

[@Draganis]

European here. Literally can't connect, keep getting stuck in loading screens every other match, game feels extremely jittery and laggy despite having a high end pc and the best of all.. there apparently aren't any servers outside of the us and canada, so i am forced to play with a constant 300 ms ping. Yea, really good game... very fun..

[@ScrumpDiIIy]

ttk needs lowering or at least a hardcore mode

[@xItachii]

NGL the game is pretty mid. It’s not bad by any means but definitely not a cod a killer, feels like an Indy game made by a handful of people. Maps are good, Gunplay is fine and hit detection felt good and customization. The practice area is dope. But overall mp gameplay just felt average overall, not bad but nothing to write home about.

[@deRNmEpRrMm]

ngl MP Splitgate felt more polished than XDefiant currently. I'm not even sure if it's the bad servers where I am or something else, but it feels strangely mid.

[@xItachii]

@@deRNmEpRrMm I agree.

[@WaLeeZyyy]

I was excited for this game but my pc sucks and it runs like absolute shit so im disappointed hella depressed

[@stefanrenn-jones9452]

peq15 is a meta smg attachment.

[@0ptic0p22]

gib me a performance guide too :)

[@paolovivenzio5309]

Belle le armi di cod 😊😊😊

[@Mase1up]

Who else is 9% loaded?

[@llLittleNicky]

It kinda reminds me of a first person CoD/Rogue Company type game. I love it, when I’m not getting stuck on loading screens that is.

[@obye]

i can’t hit my shots :(

[@nathanheckelman302]

If the Servers were up, these tips would be great but as of now they're redundant. At least XDefiant and Mark Rubin are aware of the Severs being down, communicated said problems and are working on a fix.

[@TheSmokinPotato]

Just sit behind that 1 way shield instant win

[@michellerahe4853]

Game is 👌 👌

[@remymartin15]

Ok where is your halo season 4 update.

[@mikesmurawski3331]

So far im not impressed. I felt like every time I got killed someone knew where I was and was just waiting for me around a corner or a doorway. Super annoying

[@Dann-qp2uw]

Honestly don’t like this game. The movement and shooting don’t feel nearly as good as cod.