Trion has a big launch on its hands today as it pushes Defiance 2050 out of beta into a live state on PC and both core consoles. As we’ve been covering, Defiance 2050 is set to be a “completely from-the-ground-up recreation” of Trion’s original Defiance that “overhauls the exciting story and groundbreaking gameplay of the original, reimagining the San Francisco-based sci-fi shooter experience for current gaming hardware.” Classic Defiance, which sparked widespread use of the term “transmedia synergy” buzzword across the MMO genre when it launched alongside a SyFy TV series of the same name, will continue on for those who prefer it as well.
If you’ve previously picked up a founder pack, you’ve already been in the beta, but as of today, the game is free-to-play and everyone can hop on in. Launch time is technically 1 p.m. EDT this afternoon, so if you’re reading this in the morning, you’ve got just a few more hours to wait. Why not check out some of our coverage while you do? We recommend our hands-on experiences from E3 and GDC!
E3 2018: A second look at Trion’s Defiance 2050 reboot
GDC 2018: Hands-on with Trion’s ‘reimagined’ Defiance 2050
The Stream Team: Heading into Defiance 2050’s headstart
Trion says the original Defiance is NOT being sunset or neglected for Defiance 2050
The Stream Team: A sneak peek at Defiance 2050’s closed beta
Headstart begins today for Defiance 2050
Defiance 2050 offers a Gemini XIII outfit for watching Twitch
Trion throws open Defiance 2050’s gates for another beta round this weekend
E3 2018: Defiance 2050 reboot launches on PC and console July 10th
Defiance 2050 gives you a quick overview of its four base classes
Defiance 2050 beefs up its valor program with better rewards
Defiance’s got 99 problems, but you ain’t one
Defiance 2050 records over 3 million dead hellbugs from its closed beta
Here’s how Defiance 2050’s class unlocks work as the closed beta resumes today
Defiance 2050 plans second closed beta weekend – for all platforms this time
Defiance 2050 blasts its way into closed beta this weekend
Defiance outlines the Valor system for moving into Defiance 2050
Defiance 2050 further explains cross-platform play, character carryover, and game mechanics
Trion reboots Defiance as Defiance 2050, launching on PC and console this summer
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