XDefiant, a game many FPS fans were initially excited about, has found itself in a lot of different troubles since its release, namely technical and balancing issues.
Players are frustrated with the broken netcode and a number of other issues that make the gaming experience less than ideal and not fun. However, amid all the complaints, one unique weapon has managed to capture the players’ attention and admiration.
The Super Soaker ACR: A Splash of Joy in a Troubled Game
Despite all the issues plaguing XDefiant, one weapon has managed to shine through and become a favorite among players the Super Soaker ACR. This weapon has a unique skin that makes it look like a colorful water gun, and its firing sound has been tweaked to mimic the noise of a real Super Soaker. Fans have been sharing their praise on social media.
The Super Soaker ACR is Beautiful
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One player on the XDefiant subreddit expressed their admiration for the Super Soaker, describing the skin as beautiful and praising the effort put into making the firing sound realistic. The joy of using this fun little gun seems to offer a refreshing break from the frustration of dealing with the game’s other technical issues.
Other players chimed in with their thoughts on the weapon. Some suggested that the reload animation could be made more unique, like dumping a flask of sparkling water instead of a standard magazine change, which is honestly a pretty cool idea.
However, some had concerns too. One player feels that the Super Soaker ACR’s iron sights are a significant improvement over the stock ones, which might give an unfair advantage, making the game feel somewhat pay-to-win. Despite this, the weapon remains a popular choice, and many players continue to enjoy its uniqueness.
The State of XDefiant, its Netcode and Other Issues
XDefiant has had a rough ride since its launch. Players have been vocal about the netcode, which often leads to lag, disconnections, and a generally unstable gaming environment. This broken netcode can make matches unpredictable and frustrating, with many players feeling that their skills and strategies are rendered useless by technical issues.
Aside from the netcode, there are other problems too. Many players have reported bugs that affect gameplay, such as glitches that freeze the game or cause characters to behave oddly. There’s also criticism about balance issues, where certain weapons or abilities either seem underpowered or overpowered, making the game feel unfair.
Admittedly, the developers are doing their best, and the game lead producer, Mark Rubin, has been very communicative about all these issues, directly addressing them via fan replies.
Since the game isn’t on Steam, it’s hard to talk about the player count and the drop since release. But compared to other live-service games, the game might not be as big as Ubisoft was probably hoping for it to be and definitely isn’t the “COD Killer” they were expecting.
The general state of the game is a mix of excitement for what the game could be and disappointment with what it currently is. The game has potential, but the technical and balance issues are a big hurdle. Hopefully, Season 2 will address most of these issues.
What do you think of the current state of XDefiant? Let us know in the comments.
