Mark Rubin also commented on the delay, extending thanks to the testers for their invaluable feedback. He acknowledged that the team had identified certain issues that require additional time to address before the game is ready for a global launch. One example cited was a problem where some testers felt the movement and sliding mechanics were off, despite no intentional changes. Upon investigation, developers discovered frame spikes interrupting the sliding mechanic, underscoring the significance of fan feedback.
Following the initial miss of the late summer release window, most fans appear to agree that further postponement is a prudent course of action, not just to enhance the game but also to navigate a crowded release window. Prior to this delay announcement, there had been rumors that XDefiant’s new release date might coincide with Season 6 of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and its planned seasonal events like “The Haunting.” However, the upcoming launch of Modern Warfare 3 a few weeks later adds further complexity to the competitive arena shooter landscape.
