XDefiant update 1.5 patch notes introduce ability restrictions to ranked, increase quitting penalty

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As a seasoned gamer with countless hours under my belt, I can attest to the rollercoaster ride that has been my journey with XDefiant. From the exhilarating highs of intense gunfights to the frustrating lows of encountering bugs and hackers, it’s been quite a ride. However, I must commend Ubisoft for their diligent efforts in addressing these issues, especially with the upcoming 1.5 patch.

As a passionate gamer, I’ve been on quite the rollercoaster ride with Ubisoft’s foray into the co-op shooter world. Bugs, gameplay glitches, and pesky hackers have been relentless in my gaming experience. Yet, I must give credit where it’s due – the development team has consistently been swift to tackle these challenges, and they’re at it again with the release of XDefiant update 1.5 patch notes.

In their recent update, developers are implementing significant adjustments to both the general gameplay of XDefiant and its controversial ranked mode. For the gameplay, Ubisoft has modified the penalty for swaying while jumping, making it harsher for players who persistently jump, encouraging them to engage in direct firefights instead. Additionally, they’ve made the reduction in jump height progressive, which means that each jump you make will gradually become lower as you take more consecutive jumps.

In terms of updates for ranked play, developers are implementing ability limitations, meaning “only one team can select a specific ability.” This adjustment eliminates the need to be on constant alert, worrying about being ambushed by a spider-bot at every turn. Additionally, Ubisoft has increased the penalty for quitting games, with the RP deduction rising from 40 to 50, to discourage players from abandoning matches.

If you want to check out the rest of the changes, we’ve got you covered below:

XDefiant update 1.5 patch notes

Here are all of the changes included in the latest XDefiant patch:

Gameplay  

Ever since humans started leaping, there have been those who believed it shouldn’t be done. On the other hand, some view it as the epitome of skill. Regardless, they’ll undoubtedly find reasons to debate when it comes to these latest measures aimed at reducing excessive jumping.

  • Let’s start with a tweak to the sway penalty, which shimmies a player’s aim on subsequent rapid jumps (defined as those triggered within 1.25 seconds of a previous jump). The first three jumps remain sway free, as before, except now the maximum penalty applies on the fourth repeated jump and/or crouch instead of the fifth. (Previously, aim sway triggered on the fourth jump but didn’t reach maximum sway until jump five.) 
  • Also, the jump-height penalty is progressive, meaning jump height decreases gradually after each repeated jump and is now capped after three jumps: After the first, jump height is set at 70 percent of max height, then 49 percent of max height, then 34 percent of max height. Capping this after three will be the same for the landing-speed-reduction penalty. 
  • Other jump-related adjustments:
    • Midair strafing speed reduced by 25 percent. 
    • Horizontal jump speed reduced by 10 percent. 
  • Finally, we’ve reduced the animation speed for these transitions:
    • Stand > Crouch 
    • Crouch > Stand 
    • Stand > Jump
    • Sprint > Slide 
    • Slide > Jump 

Maps 

  • On the Daytona map, players were able to shoot opponents through a wall not intended to allow bullet penetration. The offending wall is now appropriately bulletproof. 
  • Fixed a bug causing a connection error when players stood on a railing in the Echelon HQ map. 

Ranked Mode 

  • Ranked play now has ability restrictions. This means any given ability can only be chosen by one player per team, thus encouraging teammates to select different abilities. (The player’s ability is shaded orange to distinguish it from teammate abilities, which remain shaded gray.) If the player switches to another unused ability during the match, it will be available upon respawn, freeing up their previously selected ability. 
  • Ranked mode has been tuned to speed up rank progression while also increasing loss forgiveness, so losses are less likely to cause a tumble in your rank.
    • Players now earn increased Rank Points for delivering a winning performance in all ranks except Legends. On average, players should see about 30 percent more RP from won matches.   
    • On the flipside, match losses are more forgiving due to an increase in the “loss buffer” from 45 to 75 Rank Points. Translation: Losing players whose Rank Points drop to the next lower rank will not fall in rank if they remain within that buffer threshold. 
    • Don’t sweat it if you lose a Ranked match in Bronze: Now the loss won’t cost you any Rank Points. 
  • To discourage Ranked mode competitors from bailing mid-match, the Rank Point penalty for quitting has increased from 40 RP to 50 RP.  
  • Fixed two Ranked matchmaking bugs: One that was preventing Ranked players from matchmaking in the Ranked lobby, and a second bug that let Ranked players invite other players outside the matchmaking restrictions (for instance, players of a much higher rank) while waiting in the queue. 

Miscellaneous 

  • The Ubisoft Connect GS-Kommando Core Challenges Smoother Operator and Elite Operator weren’t unlocking after their requirements were met, but now they are. 
  • Graphical and audio fixes, various. 
  • Crash fixes, various.

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2024-08-27 21:10