Greetings Ark Hunters!

Defiance and Defiance 2050 are bring all platforms and regions offline for the Solstice Strike patch at 10AM PST (6PM UTC) on Monday, December 17, 2018. We'll post the patch notes as soon as they are finalized.

Downtime is expected to take approximately 3 hours, but we'll bring each version of the game back online as it finishes.

If we need more time, or come back online earlier, we'll update this post.

Thanks!

Hey All,

Defiance 2050 Producer Matt “Destromathe” Pettit here and I am thrilled to bring you a detailed content roadmap for Defiance 2050 over the coming months.

With launch day behind us, we’re blown away by how many Ark Hunters have jumped into Defiance 2050. We’ve been working hard to create a smoother Defiance experience for all players by resolving the issues that have come up. Stability has been our number one priority since launch, and will continue to be a priority moving forward. Your excitement to jump back into the Defiance experience has been fantastic and we’re incredibly happy to see so many players, but we do realize how the influx of players can cause a strain on the experience on the whole. With that in mind, we’ve been working as quickly as we can to create an experience that is stable and bug free.

While we work hard to provide the best experience in the here and now, I am sure all of you are anxious to hear about what is coming in the future! We have a constant stream of content and events coming your way very soon.

New Classes
Over the next few months, we will be adding three new classes to Defiance 2050. While Founders already have access to the Demolitionist class, it will soon be available to unlock in-game for all players. Shortly after that, we will be releasing the hard-hitting Crusader class. The Engineer is planned to release this winter, giving players the ability to summon their own turrets!

Trouble in Paradise
The launch of the Crusader class comes with tough times for Paradise. Crusaders are not here to socialize; they are in town to deal with a new enemy, fighting to eradicate it before the Bay Area and the world itself are decimated. New enemies, Missions, Contracts, and story content are coming in waves, telling the story of this new menace each and every month. Each phase the story will bring exciting new content to explore, culminating in a final showdown early next year with the ultimate end-game experience that you have been waiting for.

This new threat will become stronger as time goes on, but Ark Hunters can load up with great new technology to fight with. Get ready for an entirely new character customization system coming this fall. Players can sink their teeth into some brand new technology that pushes their powers beyond anything featured in the game previously. This new system will change the way you play, and leverage both classes and power to enhance your ability to fight this new threat. We’ve created a road map of our upcoming content that you can check out below.



More story, new enemies, and new dangers are coming, along with new and improved weapons to help you take on the challenge every step of the way. It’s gonna be a hell of a ride in Paradise, so grab your prototypes and join us for many fantastic months of updates that we have in store. I can promise you that the wait will be worth it.

As always, thank you for being a part of the Defiance 2050 universe and bringing it to life with us. Join your friends, and come play with us in Paradise. It has never been a better time to be an Ark Hunter!

-Destromathe

Jump in to all the Defiance 2050 action today Ark Hunters! Experience this reimagined, free-to-play massive coop sci-fi action shooter on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Glyph/Steam). Continue the fight with new unique classes and weapon enhancement systems to fully customize your own Ark Hunter. Defiance 2050 goes live at 10:00AM Pacific on Tuesday (7/10) on PC and 10:00AM local time for Xbox One and PS4.



What’s New In Defiance 2050?
Defiance 2050 is a free cooperative sci-fi shooter that takes the compelling story, universe, and gameplay of the original game, and greatly improves the core systems. Unlock 1 of 4 base classes to start out with, and unlock more through gameplay for free.

• New classes include the versatile Assault, deadly Assassin, protective Guardian, supportive Combat Medic, and explosive Demolitionist that each add their own benefits to any group.
• New item enhancements allow for more customization and power to your arsenal. Upgrade, reroll, and unlock bonuses for weapons you find and discover new prototype weapons, like the hellbug infused Venom Spitter.
• New graphical updates for Xbox One, PS4, and PC, along with quality of life improvements to heighten your in-game experience.

With new systems and improved visuals on a newer generation of hardware, Defiance 2050 is setting a solid foundation for launch and aims to evolve the story with new content in the future! Prepare yourselves for the Engineer and Crusader class coming later this year.



Fight On Ark Hunters!

Arkfalls are invading PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on July 6th, now’s your chance to be among the first to fight in Defiance 2050 by becoming a Founder. Unlock special items bundled in a variety of Founder’s Packs available for a limited time only. Pre-order Xbox One, PC, or Steam Founder’s Packs in the store now and PS4 Packs will be available on July 6th.

Head Start Goes Live on 7/6
Become an Ark Hunter as early as July 6th and discover the post-apocalyptic San Francisco for yourself in the world of Defiance 2050. Head Start goes live at 10:00am Pacific on Friday (7/6) and will continue through the official launch (7/10). The free-to-play Defiance 2050 launches on July 10th, and afterward the Founder’s Packs will no longer be available. After purchasing a Founder’s Pack, log onto the appropriate platform and Glyph account to play in Head Start.


What’s New In Defiance 2050?
Defiance 2050 is a reimagined sci-fi shooter that takes the compelling story, universe, and gameplay of the original game, and gives it a great overhaul.

• New classes include the versatile Assault, deadly Assassin, protective Guardian, supportive Combat Medic, and explosive Demolitionist that each add their benefits to any team.
• New item enhancements allow for more customization and power to your arsenal. Upgrade, reroll, and unlock bonuses for weapons you find and discover new prototype weapons, like the hellbug infused Venom Spitter.
• New graphical updates for Xbox One, PS4, and PC and quality of life improvements to heighten your in-game experience.

With new core systems and improved visuals on a newer generation of hardware, Defiance 2050 is setting a solid foundation for launch and aims to evolve the story with new content in the future.


See you in the New Frontier!

Good news, Ark Hunters! We’ve got special prizes for you to celebrate the invasion of Defiance 2050!



On Friday, July 13, 2018, join us live on Twitch from 10:30 – 11:30 AM PDT and participate in the chat for a chance to win tons of great launch-day prizes. Plus, if you link your Twitch and Defiance accounts, you’ll automatically earn a Gemini XIII outfit for tuning in and watching the stream!

Here’s how it works:


Sign up for a Twitch account or login to your existing Twitch account.

Link your accounts here. If you play Defiance 2050 on PlayStation® 4 or Xbox One, you will need to first link your console and Defiance 2050 accounts by following these steps.

Watch our Defiance 2050 launch livestream on Twitch (http://www.twitch.tv/trionworlds) on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM PDT for at least 15 minutes. You must have previously linked your Defiance 2050 and Twitch accounts and be logged-in while watching.

After the stream, Twitch will notify you that you've won. Your free Gemini XIII outfit will be available on your account within three (3) business days. Explore the wasteland in style!

This is a limited-time event so don’t forget to get a head-start by linking your Defiance 2050 and Twitch accounts. Then, watch us live on Twitch on 7/13 between 10:30 – 11:30 AM PDT! This outfit will keep you looking fly in Defiance 2050!

Join the Open Beta on PC today and become an Ark Hunter in Defiance 2050! Customize your character and choose from the new Assassin, Guardian, Combat Medic, and Assault base classes in beta. Explore the vast post-apocalyptic world of Defiance 2050 and enhance your weapons to fit your own playstyle in this massively cooperative free-to-play action shooter.

PC Open Beta: June 22 - 25
Participate in the Defiance 2050 Open Beta on PC all weekend long, starting on June 22 (Friday) at 10:00am PT and ending June 25 (Monday) at 10:00am PT. For this beta event, PC players can download and play Defiance 2050 through Glyph or Steam. Explore and venture as much as you like, there will be no level, power, or area restrictions during this beta, but keep in mind progress will be removed before Head Start and launch in early July.

Head Start Begins July 6 and Launch On July 10
Become a Founder and be among the first to fight on July 6th in the Defiance 2050 Head Start! During Open Beta, we encourage players to give feedback on the new class abilities and item systems. The in-game store will be disabled and pre-order packs will not affect accounts during the beta test, but items will be available when Defiance 2050 is live. With a Founder’s Pack, you can get a 3-day Head Start, unlock classes, amazing outfits, unique titles, XP boosts, inventory slots, and an awesome ATV for launch.

Mayhem ensues with the Midsummer Mutiny event in the original Defiance from June 18 to July 2! In your search for glory, be on the lookout for Dark Matter arkfalls across the New Frontier. It's time to finish up those remaining Pursuits and be sure to link your Trion Worlds account to earn incredible Valor rewards in Defiance 2050.

Total Valor Cutoff and PC Open Beta - June 22
With the total Valor cutoff date approaching on June 22nd, no new Pursuits have been added for Midsummer Mutiny so players can complete their remaining Pursuits. Get ready to experience the new classes, weapon enhancements, and graphical updates in Defiance 2050's PC Open Beta from June 22 to 25.

Defiance 2050 Head Start and Launch - July 6 and July 10
Prepare for Defiance 2050's Head Start on July 6, and launch on July 10. Be among the first to fight in Defiance 2050 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (including Steam) by becoming a Founder and playing during Head Start! The free-to-play futuristic action shooter launches July 10, and players will be able to choose from 1 of 4 base classes (Assault, Assassin, Guardian, Combat Medic) to start with. Becoming a Founder can conveniently unlock classes, unique outfits, special titles, and much more, or classes can also be unlocked through gameplay. Enjoy playing Defiance or Defiance 2050 on the platform you prefer this summer, and we'll see you in the New Frontier!

Lookout Ark Hunters!

The free to play, sci-fi shooter Defiance 2050 releases on July 10th, with Head Start beginning on July 6th for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Become a Founder to unlock numerous items including exclusive class outfits, unique titles, and a full 3-day Head Start before launch! Team up with friends to engage in massive co-op battles, complete compelling story missions, and discover rare weapons and equipment as you explore the reimagined Defiance universe.

Open Beta: June 22 - 25
The next Defiance 2050 Open Beta event will be from June 22 to 25 on PC. For this beta test, players can download the game through Glyph or Steam and experience the new base classes, weapon enhancements, and progression systems in Defiance 2050. All platforms will be available to join in for Defiance 2050 Head Start and launch in July. In the meantime, play the original Defiance before the total Valor cutoff on June 22, and be sure to link your Trion Worlds account to receive amazing Valor rewards in Defiance 2050.

Founder’s Packs Available: Console and Steam Info

• Today - Steam and PC
• 6/19 - Xbox One
• 7/6 - PlayStation 4

Pre-order Defiance 2050 Founder's Packs for Xbox One on 6/19, and for PlayStation 4 players on 7/6 for immediate access to our Head Start. All Ark Hunters are welcome to play Defiance 2050 for free on 7/10. Check out the Defiance 2050 FAQ for additional questions and give us your feedback on the forums, Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch livestreams every Friday at 10:30am PT.


See you in the New Frontier!

Hey all,

Our team is working to address the issue preventing players on Steam from launching our games due to a missing Glyph files error.

This is their top priority and we'll post updates in this message as they come in.

Thank you for your patience!

Prepare yourselves for launch this summer and take an in-depth look at the 4 new base classes (Assassin, Guardian, Combat Medic, and Assault) in Defiance 2050. Check out our Dev Update video to find a class that fits your playstyle and customize your very own Ark Hunter. Players can freely switch between other classes they have unlocked either through gameplay or by purchasing one of the Founder’s Packs. Look for a future in-depth look at the Demolitionist class, but for now let’s see what these starter classes are all about.

Assassin: Stealthy Slayer
Specialize in critical strikes, surprise attacks, and all-out damage as the deadly Assassin class! Sneak up on enemies with your innate Stealth ability and strike through with your Hidden Blade to cut them down.

Guardian: Defensive Protector
Hold the line and keep allies safe in the New Frontier as the valiant Guardian class. Put up a protective Barrier to block incoming fire and unleash a Shockwave that stuns foes in an area in front of you. Make a stand and significantly reduce damage taken with your Steadfast ability, then follow up with Taunt to have enemies to focus fire on you.

Combat Medic: Tactical Healer
Heal up wounds, save lives, and buff your squad as the vital Combat Medic class. You come equipped with a Healing Bot that follows you and supports your team. Use Inspire to increase your allies damage or grant them an EGO Refresh for greatly improved cooldown reduction on abilities!

Assault: Versatile Fighter
Become an all-around offensive and defensive Ark Hunter as the adaptable Assault class. Use the Sprint ability to get into the action or to make a smooth retreat out of danger! Dive head on for some devastating Super Melee attacks that will truly crush your enemies.


The next beta event and launch date have not been announced yet, but stay connected on our official forums, Twitter and Facebook page for upcoming news.