How to download XDefiant beta on PC

XDefiant's open beta testing phase is currently underway, allowing players to get their hands on the game ahead of its final release. This beta test is available on PC (via Ubisoft Connect), Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5. XDefiant is an upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter from Ubisoft. At its heart, the game is a competitive arena shooter, where players form a team of six.

Each player has to pick characters from a certain faction, where each faction has its own unique set of abilities and ultras. These factions are drawn from other universes of classic Ubisoft hits, including games like Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and more.

For those interested in trying out the beta, this article will take a closer look at the process of downloading it for PC.

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How can players download the XDefiant open beta a on PC

Before downloading Xdefiant, players will first have to get registered for the open beta testing on the official website of the game. However, those who were a part of the closed beta testing phase won't have to register again, as this testing phase will be automatically available for them on the Ubisoft Connect application.

Once the registration process is complete, players will have to follow the steps mentioned below to download the game and join the open beta testing:

Launch Ubisoft Connect and log into your account.
After logging in, simply search for XDefiant, click on it, and press 'Download'.
Wait for the download to complete and when done, simply click on 'Play' to get started with the shooter title.

That is all a player has to do to play the game. Unlike the closed beta, which required players to have an access key to join, this testing phase is open to all and anyone can play and get a taste of the game before its eventual official launch.

System requirement for XDefiant open beta

XDefiant is a graphics-intensive game and requires players to have a powerful PC to run smoothly. The system requirements are even higher than that of Warzone 2, which is infamous for requiring a beefy setup to run. The minimum system requirements for XDefiant, according to the official Ubisoft website are as follows:

Minimum requirements (1080p at 60 FPS, Low graphic preset)

Operating system - Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor - AMD Ryzen5 1400 @ 3.2GHz, Intel i7-4790K @ 4.0GHz, or better
RAM - 8 GB (running dual-channel mode)
Video card - AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4 GB), or better
Hard drive - 65 GB available storage
DirectX version - DirectX 11 and DirectX 12

Recommended requirements (1080p at 60 FPS, High graphic preset)

Operating system - Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor - AMD Ryzen5 1600 @ 3.2GHz, Intel i7-4790K @ 4.0GHz, or better
RAM - 16 GB (running dual-channel mode)
Video card - AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB), or better
Hard drive - 65 GB available storage (SSD recommended)
DirectX version - DirectX 11 and DirectX 12

This is all there is to know about downloading the open beta for the game on PC. This beta went live on June 21, 2023, at 10 am PT and will conclude on June 23, 2023, at 11 PM PT.

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Rishabh is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who mainly covers Call of Duty and Valorant content. After completing his post-graduation in Finance, he went off the beaten track and decided to build a career in video game journalism. The opportunity to interview Valorant Pacific franchised teams back during VCT 2023: Pacific was a career highlight for Rishabh.

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