Ubisoft recently rolled out a new update for XDefiant, the multiplayer shooter, aimed at addressing several technical issues that players have been experiencing. The Year 1 Season 0.2 update primarily focuses on improving crossplay functionality and enhancing the game’s social features. Additionally, the update includes fixes for a number of miscellaneous bugs, including one that was specific to the PlayStation 5 platform.
Update Highlights
The latest XDefiant update, Y1S0.2, may not introduce any new content, but it brings significant improvements to the overall gameplay experience. Ubisoft’s main goal with this update was to iron out existing issues related to crossplay, matchmaking, and other key features of the game. This includes addressing a texture bug that occurred when players joined ongoing matches and implementing enhanced security measures. One notable bug fix was for PlayStation 4 players who were able to access areas that were meant to be off-limits.
Below are the detailed patch notes for the XDefiant Update Y1S0.2:
Social
- Parties now display the most restrictive Crossplay setting for all party members, ensuring seamless matchmaking.
- Resolved an issue where incorrect player names were shown on certain Social screens.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when spamming open/close View Party Invites.
- Addressed the confusion around Ubisoft Connect party invites appearing to come from Xbox or PlayStation Network friends on consoles.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed missing terrain textures when players joined matches in progress on specific maps.
- Corrected the status update issue for the Input-Based Matchmaking setting on Xbox.
- Fixed the exploit on PS5 that allowed players to access restricted areas through PS5 Activities.
- Implemented various security enhancements.