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Ubisoft’s new patch forXDefianthas frustrated a lot of players in the gaming community. The latest update has introduced penalties for players who spam the jump and crouch buttons during firefights, restricting player movement in the process.
For those players who loved bouncing around the battlefield and bunnyhopping, this is a hard pill to swallow.
Aiming Penalties for Jump Spammers in XDefiant’s Latest Update
Jump spamming has always been a controversial tactic in modern FPS games, especiallyCall of Duty.Players use it to make themselves harder to hit, jumping and crouching repeatedly to dodge bullets. InXDefiant,this tactic has become pretty common, and it looks like Ubisoft decided it was time to address it.
People gonna have to learn how to actually have gunfights now lol major W
— Matt (@GamemasterYado)June 01, 2025
The new patch sets a limit on how many jumps you’re able to do before facing penalties. If you jump 1-3 times in quick succession, you’re good – no penalties there. But if you go for the fourth jump, the game starts punishing you. These penalties make your aim worse and drastically increase weapon sway, meaning it’s harder to hit your target. Ubisoft’s goal with this change is to make the game more balanced and fair for everyone.
However, not everyone is happy about this. Many players who rely on jump spamming are frustrated. They feel like their playstyle is being unfairly targeted.On X and Reddit, you’re able to find plenty of posts from players complaining about the new penalties. They argue that jumping is a legitimate tactic and that these changes ruin the fun for them.
Soooo they’re taking some of the movement away from the movement game that’s supposed to kill COD? Uhhhh interesting strategy ? 😂
— Ph1xer (@ph1xer_philly)June 28, 2025
In a now-deleted tweet, one user questioned why the game was nerfing the movement when one major selling point was the movement difference to that ofCall of Duty.
The reactions to these changes have been mixed. You have players who are happy to see jump spamming addressed. They think the new penalties will make the game more enjoyable and fair. You also have those who feel like their preferred playstyle is being punished.
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Ubisoft has beenpretty active in communicating with the communityabout these changes. It’s explained its reasons and asked for feedback. It’s clear it’s trying to find a balance that works for everyone.
What’s New in XDefiant Season One?
The game’s first season will begin on June 04, 2025. The GSK is a brand-new playable faction that will come with the season.The Rainbow Six Siegeelite operators served as inspiration for the GSK, which adds tactical coordination and strategic gadget use to the game.
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Throughout Season 1, three new maps will be released, each with its own distinct setting and tactical difficulties. Players can expect a fast-paced chase through a bustling coastal city in Daytona and a close-quarters combat game inside a mansion in Clubhouse. In the third, Rockefeller, players are placed in a wintry urban setting.
Capture the Flag,another beloved game mode,also makes itsXDefiantdebut in Season 1. Teams compete against one another in this traditional objective-based mode as they attempt to steal the enemy’s flag and bring it back to their base without getting killed in the process.
Are you looking forward to Season One ofXDefiant?Let us know in the comments.
Suhaib Adeel
Gaming Writer
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Suhaib is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire. He’s extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, The Last of Us Part II, and Bloodborne.
