The new XDefiant patch, Y1S0.3, finally fixes the sniper and jump/crouch spamming issues that have been plaguing the game.
Jump Spam Penalty, Sniper Flinch, and More Coming to XDefiant! | (June 12 Patch)
The June 12 patch is small overall, containing mostly minor adjustments in the run-up to the July 2 launch of Season One. But the adjustments to some of XDefiant’s most annoying movement features will have a big effect on the meta.
Our Y1S0.3 Patch is currently underway! Expected downtime is 1 hour. Find out what's changing by reading our patch notes below.https://t.co/QkDvrwHLf5 pic.twitter.com/xxKZnWXrey
The sniper fix reads: "The way snipers flinch when tagged by enemy fire has been overhauled, increasing flinch and ensuring it persists through multiple hits." Until now, sniper flinching under fire was minimal, allowing sniper-wielding players to easily score those one-shot kills before an SMG or assault rifle could finish the job. It also made the M44 and Tac-50 both threatening challenges to deal with. This patch should allow players who prefer to use SMGs, LMGs, and assault rifles to more easily fight the sniper players at medium and close range.
