XDefiant has been with us for almost a whole season, and a second is on the way! Here is everything you can expect in XDefiant Season 2.
![X Defiant Season 1](https://prod.assets.earlygamecdn.com/images/XDefiant-Season-1.png?transform=article_webp)
With the launch of Season 1, XDefiant received its first post-launch faction, The GSK, alongside three new maps, three new weapons, a Capture the Flag mode, and the introduction of Ranked play. It was certainly a good amount of content to start with, but now we want more, and we're hoping for just as much excitement in Season 2.
We don't know all the details about XDefiant Season 2 yet, but we do know a decent amount, including the release date. Check out everything confirmed so far about XDefiant Season 2 below.
XDefiant Season 2
Ubisoft has already revealed the XDefiant Season 2 release date: September 24. The announcement was made as part of the year-one roadmap reveal (which is similar in approach to their strategy with Rainbow Six Siege). The roadmap promises great content coming in Season 2, including a new faction, an additional trio of weapons, and three more maps.
In the current season, new weapons are unlocked in the free version of the battle pass, and it will be probably the same in future. Thankfully, then, there's no pay-to-win going on here.
![X Defiant Roadmap](https://prod.assets.earlygamecdn.com/images/XDefiant-Roadmap.jpg?transform=article_webp)
The most intriguing aspect of the upcoming season is the rumored new faction, speculated to be inspired by Assassin’s Creed. Although these discussions are currently based on rumors, the integration of such a well-known Ubisoft franchise could bring a novel twist to the game's dynamics. Maybe we can see a faction, that only fights with melee weapons?
As the release date approaches, anticipation is building around these new developments, promising to enrich the XDefiant experience with more strategic depth and narrative connections.