Ubisoft to Close XDefiant in 2025 Amid Layoffs and Refunds

Ubisoft will sunset its game XDefiant in 2025, leading to the closure of its San Francisco and Osaka studios and affecting nearly 300 employees. The decision comes as the game failed to attract enough players to justify further investment. While some team members will transition to other roles within Ubisoft, a small team will maintain XDefiant until its servers shut down in June 2025. This move is part of Ubisoft's broader cost reduction strategy, which includes targeted restructuring and reduced external spending.