XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error: How to fix, reasons, and more

XDefiant players have been frustrated ever since an "Ubisoft services are not available" error has appeared in their favorite 6v6 shooter. Disrupting connections, and further affecting gameplay, numerous instances of this issue have been reported across social media handles, and luckily, Ubisoft has released a fix to combat it.

This article will provide a detailed brief on how you can easily bypass this problem and get back to grinding your favorite game mode in XDefiant in no time.

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How to fix XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error

Fixing the XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error is quite straightforward. You must update both the game and Ubisoft's client, i.e., Ubisoft Connect to its latest version to bypass the problem.

The solution is in two parts, so let's first address how you can update XDefiant:

1. Launch Ubisoft Connect.
2. Log in with your respective credentials.
3. Go to your library.
4. You will see the prompt to 'Update' your game, click on it.

Upon initializing the update, your game will download the latest content and patch it into the game. However, in case your game is updated and you are still facing this error, we urge you to verify the game files for the 6v6 shooter.

Ubisoft error code (Image via Ubisoft)

With XDefiant updated, let us now update Ubisoft Connect to its latest version. Here's how you can do it:

1. Close Ubisoft Connect PC.
2. Make sure that the Ubisoft Connect PC is fully closed in the Windows system tray.
3. Go to the official Ubisoft Connect page on Ubisoft.com
4. Proceed to download the Client from the page.
5. Re-install the client, which will automatically update it to the latest version.

Upon updating both XDefiant and Ubisoft Connect, you should no longer encounter the XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error.

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Reasons for XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error

As stated in the official Ubisoft blog, the sole reason players encounter the XDefiant "Ubisoft services are not available" error is because of an outdated game or launcher client. This minor update for both the multiplayer title and its respective launcher can quickly fix the issue.

That said, it is always beneficial to stay on top of the game and client updates. To prevent future instances of this error, ensure that your Ubisoft software is always updated to the latest version.

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Check more XDefiant news and updates:

• XDefiant review: Ubisoft's reply to Call of Duty
• XDefiant scraps Weapon Mastery changes after community backlash
• "I HATE Escort": XDefiant player expresses frustrations with game mode but the community disagrees
• XDefiant patch notes (June 18, 2024): Y1S0.4 brings changes to Weapon Mastery
• XDefiant to refund XCoin for eligible Elite and Ultimate Founder's Pack buyers