XDefiant PC crashing error: Possible fixes, reasons, and more

The XDefiant PC crashing error has become a big issue for PC players, and the community is frustrated because of its recurrence. Ubisoft's new 5v5 tac-shooter, which is targeted towards competing against similar titles such as Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, is already experiencing a plethora of issues upon its debut.

This article explores the possible fixes and causes for the recurrence of the XDefiant PC crashing error. Read below for a detailed briefing on the issue and the things you can do to bypass it.

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Possible fixes for XDefiant PC crashing error

If you're on the receiving end of the XDefiant PC crashing error, you can try out our list of potential fixes to bypass the issue. However, note that until an official hotfix isn't issued to correct this problem, you might still suffer from crashes time and time again.

That said, here are some easy fixes you can implement to bypass the problem:

1) Verify the integrity of game files

Verifying the integrity of game files (Image via Ubisoft)

The recurrence of the XDefiant PC crashing error can possibly traced back to faulty game files. This could be due to a number of reasons, starting from interrupted downloads, system crashes during the installation process, or temporary read-write issues with your hard drive.

You can easily bypass this problem by verifying the game files. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Launch Uplay and log in with your credentials.
2. Go to the Game Library and locate XDefiant. If you do not have XDefiant in your library, proceed to acquire it from the store for free.
3. Click on the three dots beside the 'Play' button.
4. Click on 'Verify.'

This will begin a system-wide verification of all XDefiant game files, deleting all potentially broken files and replacing them with freshly installed copies. If done right, this should bypass the issue.

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2) Adjust your game settings

Being a new game, XDefiant may not be properly optimized on launch. To combat this issue, we urge players to tune their gameplay settings down to the lowest preset. This will help you run the game without much of a hindrance and potentially bypass the error.

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Possible causes for XDefiant PC crashing error

There is no known cause for the XDefiant PC crashing error. Lacking official information, netizens speculate that this could very well be a server-side issue. If it is indeed a server-side issue, there will be no alternate solutions until Ubisoft issues a hotfix patch to combat the problem.

However, if it is a client-side problem, such as faulty game files or exaggerated in-game settings, you can try out our temporary solutions to bypass the issue.

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• Is XDF ready to launch?
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