XDefiant Y1S1.3 Patch Nerfs MP7, Intel Suit, and Spider Bots

XDefiant Y1S1.3 Patch Nerfs MP7, Intel Suit, and Spider Bots

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of battlefield experience under my belt, I’ve seen patches come and go, some leaving me victorious, others leaving me disheartened. The Y1S1.3 patch for XDefiant is a rollercoaster ride, to say the least!


Today, Ubisoft is releasing the Y1S1.3 update across all platforms for their free-to-play first-person shooter that’s been creating a buzz since its global launch on May 21st. This patch aims to address balance issues in weapons, abilities, and certain gameplay elements. Although most changes are generally well-received, some aspects have caused dissatisfaction among the gaming community.

But that’s to be expected.

Nerf City Central

In the Y1S1.3 update, Ubisoft has introduced several improvements to XDefiant. For example, experience point boosters no longer decrease while you’re in the Practice Zone, and changes have been implemented to enhance controller-based aiming, making vertical aiming feel more aligned with horizontal aiming sensitivity.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my excitement over the recent improvements made to the game! Specifically, the issues with DedSec’s Spider Bot have been tackled, providing much-needed relief for players who have faced its challenges for weeks – this is a massive victory! Additionally, Echelon’s Intel Suit ability now only reveals enemies behind walls to those wearing the suit. This means that teammates will only receive minimap pings, making the ability much fairer and well-balanced.

Regrettably, Ubisoft has chosen to weaken the MP7 significantly, reducing its magazine capacity, fire rate, and modifying its recoil. This means that the much-loved mini-SMG may be harder to use effectively, but since it was extremely popular, it should have an impact on the game’s dominant strategies or ‘meta’.

In other areas, nearly every shotgun in the game has undergone significant alterations, Ranked mode has received an update based on player feedback, and Capture the Flag (CTF) has been incorporated.

Not a bad patch, all things considered.

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2024-07-31 09:17