XDefiant Ranked Play Explained

The developers of XDefiant have confirmed that a Ranked Play mode will be added to the game in the near future. We have gathered information on the team sizes, SBMM, and other details about the XDefiant Ranked mode that have been revealed thus far.

XDefiant has caught the attention of the FPS community with its launch on May 21, offering a casual playlist to introduce players to the game’s weapons and Factions. Additionally, players can also test their skills in the game’s early Ranked mode through the Ranked Trial Run playlist.

Ranked players can access a playlist that provides a competitive battleground with specific rules in anticipation of the upcoming official release of the XDefiant Ranked Play mode. Here is everything currently known about XDefiant’s Ranked Play.

Is there a set release date for XDefiant Ranked Play?
XDefiant Ranked Play expected team sizes
XDefiant Ranked Play matchmaking: SBMM explained
XDefiant Ranked Play expected maps & modes

XDefiant Ranked Play Release Date

The release date for XDefiant Ranked Play has not been confirmed. However, according to the devs, XDefiant’s Ranked Play mode will be included in a future season, as announced on May 14.

Despite not having an exact arrival date, all eyes are focused on Season 1, which will reportedly launch on July 2, 2024 according to the in-game Battle Pass and Ranked Trial Run playlist timer.

In the meantime, gamers can participate in XDefiant’s Ranked Trial Run playlist to experience a pre-release version of the game’s competitive mode.

XDefiant Ranked Trial Run menu — Ubisoft

XDefiant’s Ranked Trial Run offers an early version of the competitive mode.

XDefiant Ranked Play Expected Team Sizes

The team sizes for XDefiant’s Ranked Play are anticipated to remain the same as its early version (Ranked Trial Run), featuring a 4v4 format. Each team is expected to consist of four players in total.

XDefiant Ranked Play matchmaking: SBMM explained

The development team has verified that XDefiant’s Ranked Play mode will incorporate skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) to create competitive lobbies that prioritize high-quality matches.

To achieve this, they verified that the matchmaking system for the mode, SBMM, will give priority to players’ Rank Points (Skill Rating), while also taking into account Party Size, Region, Input Device, and Platform.

Ranked Play in XDefiant: Expected Maps & Modes

Players can anticipate an adapted version of the modes and maps roster to be available for 4v4 matches in XDefiant’s early version of Ranked Play.

The Trial Run playlist is expected to provide a preview of the modes and maps that will be available in XDefiant’s Ranked Play.

Expected modes: Occupy, Domination, Escort, Zone Control
Expected maps: Arena, Attica Heights, Dumbo, Echelon HQ, Emporium, Liberty, Mayday, Meltdown, Midway, Nudleplex, Pueblito, Showtime, Times Square

That concludes the current information on XDefiant’s Ranked Play mode. This article will be updated as new details about the competitive mode are released.

In the interim, you have the opportunity to review the game’s Year 1 content plan, which includes the introduction of more Factions, modes, and maps, as well as a fresh Battle Pass featuring cosmetic items.