Player counts can quite easily make or break a game’s success. High player numbers often reflect anticipation and positive reception, while low counts can spell doom for a new release. For Ubisoft’s XDefiant, the road to launch was fairly rocky, making many question whether the game could attract a large user base.

With multiple delays dampening excitement, XDefiant fought an uphill battle. Despite these setbacks, the game has managed to attract a substantial audience, defying expectations and giving Ubisoft good reason to be very optimistic.