Defiance 2050 Closed Beta - April 27 to 29
Defiance 2050 Closed Beta is back in action this weekend (4/27 - 4/29), and this time with Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (NA only), & PC! Become an Ark Hunter in this Closed Beta event starting Friday (4/27) at 10:00 AM Pacific and ending Monday (4/30) morning at 10:00 AM Pacific. Defiance 2050 is a free to play, massive co-op action shooter in a futuristic terraformed world filled with alien ark technology. In this Closed Beta, players will get a first look at the updated graphics, class skill system and weapon enhancements in Defiance 2050. Team up this weekend and fight through epic arkfall events, an exhilarating co-op instance, and compelling story missions as you explore the world of Defiance 2050.


Become a Founder - Demolish the New Frontier at Launch
Get a head start at launch and check out the variety of Defiance 2050 Founder’s Packs filled items including an amazing ATV, special titles, unique classes, slick outfits, and much more! PC Players now have the opportunity to unlock the Founder’s Packs, but keep in mind these items will be available when head start begins and not during closed beta. Have a blast with the new Demolitionist class and get an explosive 3-day head start before launch.

As we get closer to Defiance 2050’s launch this summer, the Founder’s Packs will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as well. Defiance 2050 is a free to play online multiplayer game, and players will be able to unlock classes through purchase or gameplay. Check out our Store page for more details and see what’s in our Ultimate Founder’s Pack!

Ultimate Founder’s Pack:

• 3-day Head Start
• $50 worth of Bits currency
• TMW Hannibal 800R ATV
• Assault Class + Outfit
• Assassin Class + Outfit
• Guardian Class + Outfit
• Combat Medic Class + Outfit
• Demolitionist Class + Outfit
• Exclusive Demolitionist Outfit Tint
• 30 Inventory Slots
• 30-day XP Boost
• “Classy” Title
• “Demolitionist” Title
• “Opportunist” Title

Become a “Beta Blazer” in Beta
Unlock the special “Beta Blazer” title for participating in the Defiance 2050 Closed Beta and it will be granted in game when Defiance 2050 launches. In this closed beta, explore the Mt. Tam and Madera story mission zones and play the Liberate the Lost co-op instance to team up with your friends. During this closed beta test, in-game store purchases, achievements, trophies, and PvP will be disabled, but look forward to those features come launch time. Ark Hunters can reach up to power level 1500, character level 25, and class level 25. The end game content and post launch updates this summer will see the most new additions and changes, but those will not be accessible during this beta test.


Closed Beta Updates, Bugs, and Install Info
Special thanks to all the Ark Hunters who played in in the first PC Closed Beta! The Defiance 2050 team resolved several issues for this beta weekend with your help. If you played the previous closed beta, you are invited to play again this week and now Xbox One & PlayStation 4 players can join in the fun. You may encounter some bugs (more than just Hellbugs) in the closed beta test and we greatly appreciate your bug reports on the forums. Check the Defiance 2050 updated fixes & known bug list here and report new bugs here.

If you are running into an issue applying a beta code or installing the game, check out our Trion Worlds Support Center for assistance or check out the Closed Beta FAQ. Thanks for participating in our closed beta test and happy ark hunting!


-The Defiance 2050 Team

Gain 100% boost to XP, Rep, and Score between 4/23 to 5/7 for the Event Horizon in Defiance!

Event Horizon from 4/23 to 5/7
Enter the New Frontier at your own risk Ark Hunter, the Event Horizon is here in Defiance along with new Pursuits! Syphon enemies are invading through arkfalls and you can earn the incredible Purified Gulanite from enemies to spend on amazing rewards in game. Play the Event Horizon in Defiance from April 23rd to May 7th and earn 100% boost to experience, reputation, and score for the next two weeks!

New Pursuits
Complete these Event Horizon Pursuits to earn extra EGO points and Valor rewards for Defiance 2050!

Expedition Specialist (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 15 Expeditions above Tier 25 during Event Horizon

Event Horizon : Event Expert (5 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete 25 Major Arkfalls, Sieges, or Incursions during Event Horizon

Event Horizon : Faction Guru (5 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete 20 Contracts during Event Horizon

Event Horizon Completionist (40 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete all Event Horizon Pursuits

Event Horizon Boosts

• Gain 100% boost to XP, Rep, and Score during the event

Complete Pursuits in Defiance and earn rewards in Defiance 2050 through the Valor Program! Learn more in the Valor article and sign up for Defiance 2050 Beta.

-The Defiance Team

Get a first look at what’s new in the Defiance 2050 PC Closed Beta this weekend from April 20 to 22. Sign up at https://www.defiance2050.com/steam/ and continue the fight with us!

Defiance 2050 Closed Beta on PC - April 20 to 22
Let the fight begin Ark Hunters! Closed Beta is finally here and we’re excited for players to experience the brand new class system and weapon enhancement systems in Defiance 2050. The PC Closed Beta event starts Friday (4/20) at 10:00 AM Pacific Time and extends all through Sunday to end on Monday (4/23) at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Defiance 2050 is a free to play, futuristic shooter in a massive post-apocalyptic sci-fi world loaded with alien ark technology. Form a squad with allies, engage in epic co-op events, and complete compelling story missions together as you fight on.

Closed Beta: Become a “Beta Blazer”
Unlock the special “Beta Blazer” title for participating in the Defiance 2050 Closed Beta! The title will also be accessible for players in the console closed beta once it is available and will be granted in game when Defiance 2050 launches this summer. Explore the Mt. Tam and Madera story mission zones and we even opened up the Liberate the Lost co-op instance so players can team up together. For this closed beta test, in-game store purchases, achievements, trophies, and PvP will be disabled, but look forward to those features at launch. Also, we’re letting players reach up to power level 1500, character level 25, and class level 25. Become a real trailblazer and take it to the limit in the beta!

In-Depth Look: Assault Class
Defiance 2050 Closed Beta specifically features the Assault class and showcases the new class system with a fully customizable class tree. Call it the run and gun extraordinaire, the Assault class is incredibly versatile with a high mobility sprint, healing stim boost, concussive blast stun, and close combat enhancement abilities. The class skill tree allows players to upgrade their class with impactful active and unique passive abilities. The Assault class is just one of many classes coming this summer when Defiance 2050 launches.



Customization: Weapons and Equipment
Discover the new itemization systems and customize equipment to fit your playstyle. Kill enemies, collect loot, and upgrade your gear by using salvage obtained from enemies and enhancing weapon bonuses. Switch between weapon types to be super effective and upgrade the weapons stats that are important to you. Defensive capabilities have several options, including shields, armor, or health improvements. Customize your own Ark Hunter and give those hellbugs hell!

Share Your Streams, Videos, and Art
We are super excited to have both new and longtime Ark Hunters continue the fight with us in Defiance 2050! If you're a content creator, please share your Defiance videos, streams, artwork, and more with our community on Twitter, Facebook, and forums. This Closed Beta test will be available on PC, and we will announce console beta as soon as it is ready.


-The Defiance 2050 Team

Be among the first to fight in Defiance 2050's closed beta coming this April 20 - 22. Sign up on the Steam Defiance 2050 page today! If you've previously signed up for the closed beta on any other page please sign up on this new Steam page so you can get access via Steam directly.

Defiance 2050 Closed Beta - April 20 to 22

It’s time to lock and load, and we're bringing the fight to you! We're thrilled to announce that the Defiance 2050 closed beta test runs April 20 to 22 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Defiance 2050 is a free to play, sci-fi action shooter set in a massive post-apocalyptic world that's packed with advanced ark technology. Team up with players in co-op events to explore this partially terraformed world and accomplish compelling story missions or battle it out against fellow Ark Hunters in fast-paced PvP combat. Be sure to sign up for Defiance 2050 beta now to get in when the action starts!

New Gameplay Systems to Explore and More!

In Defiance 2050 you’ll experience a whole new class and progression system with an overhaul to the weapons and mods used to crush your enemies. During the closed beta, players will get to try out the Assault class and customize it to fit their playstyle.



Share Your Favorite Moments

We are super excited to have both new and longtime Ark Hunters continue the fight with us in Defiance 2050! If you're a content creator, please share your Defiance videos, streams, artwork, and more with our community on Twitter, Facebook, here on Steam and forums.

-The Defiance 2050 Team

Be among the first to fight in Defiance 2050's closed beta coming this April 20 - 22. Sign up on the Steam Defiance 2050 page today! If you've previously signed up for the closed beta on any other page please sign up on this new Steam page so you can get access via Steam directly.

Defiance 2050 Closed Beta - April 20 to 22

It’s time to lock and load, and we're bringing the fight to you! We're thrilled to announce that the Defiance 2050 closed beta test runs April 20 to 22 on the PC platform. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the closed beta test are being moved to a later date, check our social media for updates. Defiance 2050 is a free to play, sci-fi action shooter set in a massive post-apocalyptic world that's packed with advanced ark technology. Team up with players in co-op events to explore this partially terraformed world and accomplish compelling story missions or battle it out against fellow Ark Hunters in fast-paced PvP combat. Be sure to sign up for Defiance 2050 beta now to get in when the action starts!

New Gameplay Systems to Explore and More!

In Defiance 2050 you’ll experience a whole new class and progression system with an overhaul to the weapons and mods used to crush your enemies. During the closed beta, players will get to try out the Assault class and customize it to fit their playstyle.



Share Your Favorite Moments

We are super excited to have both new and longtime Ark Hunters continue the fight with us in Defiance 2050! If you're a content creator, please share your Defiance videos, streams, artwork, and more with our community on Twitter, Facebook, here on Steam and forums.

-The Defiance 2050 Team

Armistice will feature 4 events simultaneously this year and new Pursuits to achieve! Thanks to the community for voting, Defiance will run Neo Votanis Freebooters, Hulker Hell, New Frontier Harvest, and Outbreak events from March 19 to April 9. Earn Purified Gulanite on all Arkfall drops over this Armistice. That's not all! Get free 7 day Patron for logging in once between April 2 to 9.

Events - Neo Votanis Freebooters, Hulker Hell, New Frontier Harvest, Outbreak
Hulker Hell

• Hulker Hell Majors and Minors will be occurring all across Paradise

Neo Votanis Freebooters

• Arkfalls across Neo Votanis Front and Shrill

New Frontier Harvest

• Traverse the post-apocalyptic wilderness and fight maniacal monstrosities

Outbreak

• Defeat diseased defilers and hulkers across the infected New Frontier

 
New Pursuits
Expedition Specialist (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 15 Expeditions above Tier 25 during Armistice

Event Expert (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 25 Major Arkfalls, Sieges, or Incursions during Armistice

Faction Guru (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 20 Contracts during Armistice

Armistice Completionist (40 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete all Armistice Pursuits

 
Free 7 Day Patron - Log in between April 2 to 9
Celebrate Armistice with free 7 day Patron time by logging in once between April 2 - 9. Patron provides extra boosts to enhance your Defiance experience. Get your hunt on Ark Hunter!

Complete Pursuits in Defiance and earn rewards in Defiance 2050 through the Valor Program! Learn more in the Valor article and sign up for Defiance 2050 Beta.

Armistice will feature 4 events simultaneously this year and new Pursuits to achieve! Thanks to the community for voting, Defiance will run Neo Votanis Freebooters, Hulker Hell, New Frontier Harvest, and Outbreak events from March 19 to April 9. Earn Purified Gulanite on all Arkfall drops over this Armistice. That's not all! Get free 7 day Patron for logging in once between April 2 to 9.

Events - Neo Votanis Freebooters, Hulker Hell, New Frontier Harvest, Outbreak
Hulker Hell

• Hulker Hell Majors and Minors will be occurring all across Paradise

Neo Votanis Freebooters

• Arkfalls across Neo Votanis Front and Shrill

New Frontier Harvest

• Traverse the post-apocalyptic wilderness and fight maniacal monstrosities

Outbreak

• Defeat diseased defilers and hulkers across the infected New Frontier

 
New Pursuits
Expedition Specialist (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 15 Expeditions above Tier 25 during Armistice

Event Expert (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 25 Major Arkfalls, Sieges, or Incursions during Armistice

Faction Guru (5 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete 20 Contracts during Armistice

Armistice Completionist (40 EGO/Achievement points)

• Complete all Armistice Pursuits

 
Free 7 Day Patron - Log in between April 2 to 9
Celebrate Armistice with free 7 day Patron time by logging in once between April 2 - 9. Patron provides extra boosts to enhance your Defiance experience. Get your hunt on Ark Hunter!

Complete Pursuits in Defiance and earn rewards in Defiance 2050 through the Valor Program! Learn more in the Valor article and sign up for Defiance 2050 Beta.

Play Defiance now and earn Valor rewards for Defiance 2050! Have questions? Check our FAQ.

 
Defiance 2050 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC this summer, and we are introducing the Valor Program to show our appreciation to original Defiance players! With the Valor Program, players looking to continue the fight from Defiance to Defiance 2050 will have access to exclusive rewards. The Defiance 2050 Valor Program introduces a new currency called Valor Commendations that can be earned in original Defiance, adding a way to keep unique titles and specific account upgrades.

• Valor Commendations - Valor Commendations are a new currency in Defiance 2050 that can be used to unlock special cosmetics and character boosts. Defiance players will be able to earn Valor Commendations by completing Pursuits (Defiance’s version of achievements) in game.
• Unique Titles - Defiance players who have previously earned unique titles such as “Old School” will be able to transfer those titles over to Defiance 2050.
• Account Upgrades - Account based upgrades such as character or loadout slots will be transferable to Defiance 2050 through the Valor Program.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the Valor Commendations system. Valor Commendations can be earned by completing in-game Pursuits (achievements) or by making purchases in Defiance prior to the launch of Defiance 2050. All purchases in Defiance, including those made prior to the announce of Defiance 2050, will earn Valor Commendations. The amount of Valor Commendations awarded from Pursuits will be based on the EGO rating of the Pursuit. Any Pursuits that don’t currently have an EGO rating will have EGO added to them before Defiance 2050 launches, which means all Pursuits will provide Valor Commendations.

The Defiance team is adding new Pursuits this Friday (March 9) with a new “Road to 2050” Pursuit category. For players who have the majority of the current Pursuits completed, we’ve got you covered with new ways to gain Valor Commendations! Hunt down and kill a variety of enemies to achieve more EGO and ultimately more Valor for Defiance 2050. 



In Defiance 2050, we plan to offer special cosmetics such as outfits, titles, character boosts, and vehicle skins for purchase with Valor Commendations. For example, the Red VBI Infiltrator outfit (see image above) is just one of many exclusive rewards you can unlock. Since these are rewards for the players of Defiance, we want to hear from you Ark Hunters! Head over to our official forums and let us know your thoughts on the kinds of rewards you would like to spend your Valor Commendations on. The Defiance team wants to ensure the current players are rewarded for their efforts and we hope to see them continue the fight in Defiance 2050.

As we get closer to the launch of Defiance 2050, we will announce a cutoff date for Valor Commendations being earned in Defiance. Pursuits and purchases made after that cutoff point will no longer grant Valor Commendations. The character on your original Defiance account with the highest EGO from Pursuits at the designated cutoff date will have their Pursuit EGO score converted into Valor Commendations for Defiance 2050.
 
Let’s kick it “Old School” and discuss what will happen with some of the unique title rewards that you have earned in Defiance. There are a few rare titles that were earned by Defiance players and we want to ensure they can have them in Defiance 2050. Defiance 2050 plans to include titles like “6k in My Day”, “Daredevil”, and “Old School” along with many others, please let us know what titles are important to you and discuss on the forums.
 
With the exciting changes coming to Defiance 2050, many of the items and systems from Defiance will no longer be applicable. That said, we want to make sure Defiance players are able to keep the account upgrades that will still exist for Defiance 2050. Any account-based unlocks of character slots and loadout slots will be transferable to Defiance 2050 via the Valor Program.
 

We are excited to share the Valor Program with you all and for any questions please see our Valor FAQ forum post and let us know your thoughts on the official Defiance forums, Facebook, and Twitter! Special thanks to Trion Dev Woofster for helping organize Valor Program details.

Play Defiance now and earn Valor rewards for Defiance 2050! Have questions? Check our FAQ.

 
Defiance 2050 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC this summer, and we are introducing the Valor Program to show our appreciation to original Defiance players! With the Valor Program, players looking to continue the fight from Defiance to Defiance 2050 will have access to exclusive rewards. The Defiance 2050 Valor Program introduces a new currency called Valor Commendations that can be earned in original Defiance, adding a way to keep unique titles and specific account upgrades.

• Valor Commendations - Valor Commendations are a new currency in Defiance 2050 that can be used to unlock special cosmetics and character boosts. Defiance players will be able to earn Valor Commendations by completing Pursuits (Defiance’s version of achievements) in game.
• Unique Titles - Defiance players who have previously earned unique titles such as “Old School” will be able to transfer those titles over to Defiance 2050.
• Account Upgrades - Account based upgrades such as character or loadout slots will be transferable to Defiance 2050 through the Valor Program.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the Valor Commendations system. Valor Commendations can be earned by completing in-game Pursuits (achievements) or by making purchases in Defiance prior to the launch of Defiance 2050. All purchases in Defiance, including those made prior to the announce of Defiance 2050, will earn Valor Commendations. The amount of Valor Commendations awarded from Pursuits will be based on the EGO rating of the Pursuit. Any Pursuits that don’t currently have an EGO rating will have EGO added to them before Defiance 2050 launches, which means all Pursuits will provide Valor Commendations.

The Defiance team is adding new Pursuits this Friday (March 9) with a new “Road to 2050” Pursuit category. For players who have the majority of the current Pursuits completed, we’ve got you covered with new ways to gain Valor Commendations! Hunt down and kill a variety of enemies to achieve more EGO and ultimately more Valor for Defiance 2050. 



In Defiance 2050, we plan to offer special cosmetics such as outfits, titles, character boosts, and vehicle skins for purchase with Valor Commendations. For example, the Red VBI Infiltrator outfit (see image above) is just one of many exclusive rewards you can unlock. Since these are rewards for the players of Defiance, we want to hear from you Ark Hunters! Head over to our official forums and let us know your thoughts on the kinds of rewards you would like to spend your Valor Commendations on. The Defiance team wants to ensure the current players are rewarded for their efforts and we hope to see them continue the fight in Defiance 2050.

As we get closer to the launch of Defiance 2050, we will announce a cutoff date for Valor Commendations being earned in Defiance. Pursuits and purchases made after that cutoff point will no longer grant Valor Commendations. The character on your original Defiance account with the highest EGO from Pursuits at the designated cutoff date will have their Pursuit EGO score converted into Valor Commendations for Defiance 2050.
 
Let’s kick it “Old School” and discuss what will happen with some of the unique title rewards that you have earned in Defiance. There are a few rare titles that were earned by Defiance players and we want to ensure they can have them in Defiance 2050. Defiance 2050 plans to include titles like “6k in My Day”, “Daredevil”, and “Old School” along with many others, please let us know what titles are important to you and discuss on the forums.
 
With the exciting changes coming to Defiance 2050, many of the items and systems from Defiance will no longer be applicable. That said, we want to make sure Defiance players are able to keep the account upgrades that will still exist for Defiance 2050. Any account-based unlocks of character slots and loadout slots will be transferable to Defiance 2050 via the Valor Program.
 

We are excited to share the Valor Program with you all and for any questions please see our Valor FAQ forum post and let us know your thoughts on the official Defiance forums, Facebook, and Twitter! Special thanks to Trion Dev Woofster for helping organize Valor Program details.