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.


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Defiance 2050 - Valor Rewards Overview

Ark Hunters, it’s time to talk Valor! Get rewards in the free-to-play action shooter Defiance 2050 by completing Pursuits and making purchases in Defiance. Before Defiance 2050 launches this summer, we will announce a Valor cutoff date and after the cutoff your purchases and Pursuit score will be converted into Valor Commendations in Defiance 2050. With Valor Commendations, players can unlock some returning items from Defiance (Ex:Red VBI Infiltrator outfit) and new Valor rewards listed below.

New Valor Rewards:

• 8 New Outfits With Headgear
• 6 Vehicles (each with 2 special tints)
• Inventory Slots
• Loadout Slots
• Boosts
  
  • XP
  • Scrip
  • Rep
  • Weapon XP
• Titles (including both new and returning titles from Defiance)
  
  • "The Returned"
  • "Valorous"
  • "By Rarnok's Beard"
  • "Reloaded"
  • "Dauntless"
  • "Valiant"

DLC, Titles, and Account-based Transfers

Defiance 2050 is focused on building new core systems and being accessible to more players. Previous DLC content from Defiance will be free to all players in Defiance 2050. For Defiance players who have previously earned unique titles, such as “Old School” and “Daredevil”, they will be able to transfer those titles over to Defiance 2050 along with several others that will be announced in the future. Account based upgrades, such as character or loadout slots, will be transferable as well.

Save 50% on Arkforge during the first week of the 99 Problems event from 5/21 to 6/4 in Defiance!

99 Problems Event from 5/21 to 6/4
Explore the New Frontier and face off against 99ers and Grid enemies in the 99 Problems event to earn special rewards from May 21 to June 4. For a limited time only, save big before summer starts and get 50% off Arkforge from May 21 to 28! Use Arkforge to enhance your gear in Defiance.

New Pursuits
Take on these 99 Problems event Pursuits to earn extra EGO points in Defiance and future Valor rewards for Defiance 2050!

99 Problems Expedition Specialist (5 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete 15 Expeditions above Tier 25 during 99 Problems

99 Problems Event Expert (5 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete 25 Major Arkfalls, Sieges, or Incursions during 99 Problems

99 Problems Faction Guru (5 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete 20 Contracts during 99 Problems

99 Problems Completionist (40 EGO/Achievement Score)

• Complete all 99 Problems Pursuits

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