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How to fix XDefiant not Downloading

This game defies the download.

XDefiant is a first-person shooter game that takes you straight into the action. That is, if you're lucky enough to complete the download and actually start the game. Unfortunately, many can't right now, so how do you fix the XDefiant not downloading issue on Xbox, PS5, and PC?

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XDefiant Download Stuck Issue Solutions

You can try several things to solve the "XDefiant download stuck" issue. Try some of these fixes so you can experience the game:

  1. Check the XDefiant server status - Click on the link to find out how to check if servers are offline.
  2. Check your internet connection - You can't download the game if you're not online, right?
  3. Reset your PC - Sometimes, you'll find one or more of the processes running in the Windows background can interfere with the download process. It may not be immediately apparent; a quick reset should prevent such issues.
  4. Reset network hardware - Sometimes, a simple router reboot can do wonders! It allows the router to choose the least crowded channel for each frequency and also clean its short-term memory cache. This process will also make any connection-related errors disappear. 
  5. Update network drivers - You may also need to update Windows. Check for any pending updates in Start > Settings > Windows Update.

Related: How to play the XDefiant Open Session

If none of that helps, you can turn to the Ubisoft help page, as there may already be a solution to your problem. Otherwise, all you can do is wait.

For more information on XDefiant, check out how to fix XDefiant classes not saving bug on Pro Game Guides.


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Nebojša Prijić
Nebojša Prijić is a senior staff writer at Pro Game Guides with over 25 years of experience in journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim Serbia magazine and the IGN Adria website. Nebojša is an old-school gamer who loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs, but most of all, he plays Roblox and mobile games with his son. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.