
Defiance 2050
End of Life: April 29, 2021
Action, TPP, science fiction, free-to-play, TPS, MMO, shooters, multiplayer, internet
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Defiance 2050 is an MMO shooter that shows a catastrophic vision of the Earth invaded by aggressive aliens. Players take on the role of space technology seekers who, using their unique skills, will explore the ruins of San Francisco.
Defiance 2050 is a refreshed version of Defiance from 2013, the third-person MMO of the action, whose plot intertwines with the story presented in a TV series of the same title. Behind the production is Trion Worlds studio, known from Trove and RIFT. The title was released in the free-to-play model.
Plot
The story told in Defiance 2050 takes us into an undefined future. The Earth became an object of interest of cosmic invaders, who invaded and began the process of planetary terraformation. We play the Ark Hunters, that is the survival art of space technology seekers. As warriors with above-average skills, we travel around destroyed San Francisco, meeting mutant representatives of fauna and flora and aggressive aliens.
Performing further missions introduces us to the details of a catastrophic story, which is complemented by a TV series broadcast in 2013-2015.
The feature line Defiance 2050 is identical to the one presented in Defiance.
Mechanics
The game starts with the creation of a character, which we gradually develop along with the progress in gameplay in the style known from MMORPGs. Our hero gains experience points that allow him to advance to the next level and unlock new skills. During the game we can freely change the available character classes, each of which has its own specialization. At the start we have access to four: Guardian, Assassin, Combat Medic and Assaut.
We observe the game in the third person view, crossing the open, three-dimensional world. The game is based mainly on the performance of subsequent tasks and participation in global events, such as extracting valuable resources or fighting against gigantic monsters, which many players need to overcome. During the fight we have to show accuracy, which is to some extent also determined by character statistics.
The development of the form also includes the selection and modification of an appropriate arsenal. Dozens of futuristic weapons are at our disposal. There are also various vehicles available in the game, which we use to quickly move around the world.
Game modes
Defiance 2050 offers open world gameplay with hundreds of other players in the traditional MMO style. We can group together with them to carry out missions together or struggle with the toughest opponents in instantiated locations. There is also a PvP mode that allows you to compete on virtual battlefields or in the open world for up to 64 teams.
Technical issues
Defiance 2050 is a faithful reboot of Defiance, in which modern technological solutions have been applied. The update affected mainly graphics, but also game mechanics and interface.
Last updated on April 4, 2018
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Videos and Screens
[0:36] Defiance 2050 trailer #1
COGconnected: 65 / 100 by Jason Fanelli
I can feel the love that Trion Worlds put into Defiance 2050.
MMOGames: 6 / 10 by Taylor Hidalgo
Overall, players who spend money on Defiance 2050 will find a few quality-of-life improvements, but most of the upgrades will be acquired through play.
GamingBolt: 7 / 10 by Alex Jackson
Defiance 2050 might lean too hard on players knowing a show that nobody was even watching in 2015, let alone now, but once you get past that, you find that the game is a very competent open world shooter wearing the trappings of an MMO. It's nothing that's going to change anyone's life, but the price is right and the right people playing with you can turn the game into some great fun.
Defiance 2050 Summary
Early Access:July 6, 2018
Game Series: Defiance
Platforms:
PC Windows July 10, 2018 April 29, 2021 (EOL)
PlayStation 4 July 10, 2018 April 29, 2021 (EOL)
Xbox One July 10, 2018 April 29, 2021 (EOL)
Developer: Trion Worlds
Publisher: Trion Worlds


Defiance 2050 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7