Ubisoft’s new IP XDefiant created in collaboration with Sperasoft

USA, Burbank, CA – June 3, 2024 – Sperasoft, a Keywords Studio, is an international game development company headquartered in Burbank, CA, and is excited to announce its collaboration with Ubisoft in the development XDefiant, featuring customizable gunplay and high-octane gameplay.

XDefiant is a free-to-play first-person Arena Shooter that allows players to become the hero of the most beloved factions from various iconic Ubisoft franchises, such as Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, The Division, and beyond. Each faction and class have their own unique abilities and weapons, offering something different in the arena. The game features 14 maps inspired from other Ubisoft titles, where players engage in fast-paced, team-based multiplayer matches, including a field camp by a crashed airplane, an amusement park, an abandoned city, and a skyscraper.

Sperasoft has had a fruitful partnership with Ubisoft for many years and is proud to contribute to the development of the new franchise, especially in FPS genre where the company has extensive experience. The Sperasoft team focused on gameplay features and animation. The team was also responsible for developing custom tools based on the proprietary Ubisoft engine, as well as ensuring compliance for the game’s distribution on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms.

“Our cooperation with Ubisoft has been ongoing for more than 10 years. Together, we have worked on top franchises that have long been loved by millions of players around the world. It is especially valuable for us when our long-term partners involve Sperasoft in the development of new IPs, of which Ubisoft has more and more over the years. We are proud of our contribution to XDefiant and hope that gamers will appreciate and love this game as they do many Ubisoft titles!” said Denis Larkin, Chief Operating Officer at Sperasoft.

For more information on XDefiant, please visit the official website.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs.

To learn more, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/

About Sperasoft

Sperasoft is an international game development company (a contributor to such franchises as Halo, Assassin’s Creed, Battlefield, Rainbow 6) headquartered in Burbank, CA. We offer fully international development capabilities with comprehensive professional teams that are constructed with the best producers, engineers, designers, and artists in the gaming industry. Sperasoft is a part of Keywords studios, an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond. Our partners and clients: Ubisoft, Microsoft, Warner Brothers, 343 Industries, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, BioWare, Blizzard Entertainment, and many others.

For more information, please refer marketing@sperasoft.com