Xdefiant Update 1.000.018 Patch Notes (Y1S1.3)

Xdefiant update 1.000.018 is rolling out on PS5, PC and Xbox. According to the official Xdefiant 1.000.018 patch notes, the latest update increases the vertical ADS sensitivity for controllers and adds pre-game adjustments in Ranked mode. Additionally, Xdefiant version 1.000.018 also adds CTF in Ranked play and significant shotgun adjustments.

Xdefiant Update 1.000.018 Patch Notes – July 30, 2024

Gameplay

• XP Boosters: Will no longer count down in the Practice Zone.
• Controller Sensitivity: Increased vertical ADS sensitivity for more consistent aiming.

Game Modes

• Ranked Mode:
  • Pre-game adjustments: Matches won’t start with less than 8 players.
  • Removed the Leave button from the map-voting screen.
  • Ranked matches will cancel if players leave during map voting.
• Capture the Flag: Now available in Ranked play.

Factions

• Echelon: Intel Suit now reveals enemies through walls only for the wearer. Allies see enemy locations on the minimap.
• DedSec: Spiderbots now only zap targets when leaping onto them.

Weapons

• Attachments:
  • Fixed the Rapid Fire Barrel and Muzzle Booster causing less recoil than intended on weapons like ACR 6.8 and AK-47.
• MP7:
  • Magazine capacity reduced from 35 to 30.
  • Rate of fire reduced from 875 to 850 RPM.
• LVOA-C: Updated iron sights on certain cosmetic skins.
• Shotguns:
  • M870:
    • Short range increased from 10m to 13m.
    • Medium range increased from 15m to 18m.
    • Sprint Out Time reduced from 250ms to 200ms.
    • Hipfire and aim spread ranges reduced.
  • AA-12:
    • Short range increased from 7m to 10m.
    • Medium range increased from 10m to 13m.
    • Hipfire and aim spread ranges reduced.
  • Double Barrel:
    • Short range increased from 12m to 15m.
    • Medium range increased from 16m to 19m.
    • Reserve ammo increased from 12 to 16.
  • Sawed-Off Shotgun:
    • Reserve ammo increased from 6 to 10.
    • Sprint-to-shoot time reduced from 250ms to 150ms.
• Attachments for Shotguns: Pistol Grip and PEQ-15 Laser spread bonus reduced from 20% to 15%.
• Shotgun Reticles: Enlarged slightly while leaping.

Devices

• Sticky Grenades: Now remain in place if the deploying player dies.

Miscellaneous

• Cursor Fix: Cursor no longer shifts to the main display when playing on a second monitor in fullscreen with “lock mouse to game window” enabled.
• K/D Ratio Update: Fixed issue preventing kill/death ratio from updating after matches.

Recently, a Xdefiant day one patch was released with various tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, since the release, players have been experiencing network connection and server issues. Today’s Xdefiant patch 1.000.018 will fix a few of these issues.

Download the free Xdefiant version 1.000.018 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X.