Defiance - Worldwide Launch

Today players will finally be able to show their defiance with the worldwide launch of ground breaking futuristic online open world shooter Defiance as it hits Xbox 360, PS3 and PC today.

The transmedia Defiance universe will expand even further on April 16th with the TV series premiering on the Syfy Network making sure we're brimming with Defiance goodness prior to the launch of the festival at the end of the month where lead festival sponsor Defiance the game will be available for fest goers to get hands on with.

“We’re incredibly proud that after five years of development, we are bringing this ambitious project to life.” said Nathan Richardsson, VP of Development for Trion and Executive Producer of Defiance. “The game launch is just the beginning of a truly unique entertainment experience and, in a couple weeks’ time, you’ll be able to tune into Syfy to see the story unfold, the characters develop, and realize transmedia entertainment unlike ever before.”

In Defiance thousands of players can take on the role of an Ark Hunter, scour a transformed Earth in search of valuable alien technology. Each ark hunter can play to their strengths, customizing special abilities as well as upgrading a huge variety of both modern and alien weaponry that is at their disposal. Players can hunt alone or with others as they engage in massive co-op boss battles and fierce multiplayer combat known as Shadow War, in addition to taking on dynamic missions in campaign mode while exploring this constantly evolving world on super dune buggies.

Defiance can be purchased online and through all major video games retailers. Standard editions start at £44.99 for consoles and £34.99 for PC. The Collector’s Edition is available for £64.99 on console and £54.99 on PC, with in-game bonuses and an exclusive Hellbug figurine included in the physical version. A limited run Ultimate Edition is available for console players at £89.99 and PC players for £79.99, which includes all items in the Standard and Collector’s editions, a season pass, and an exclusive messenger bag.

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