Ubisoft is shutting down its free-to-play shooter XDefiant and closing production studios in San Francisco and Osaka. The decision comes after the game failed to retain enough players to be viable in the market. Despite this setback, Ubisoft remains committed to the games-as-a-service model and will apply lessons learned from XDefiant to future titles. The company plans to continue investing in proprietary IPs to deliver long-term value. This raises the question of how studios can adapt and innovate in the ever-changing landscape of the gaming industry.
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