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Read moreRelease date
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Read moreFour chapters
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See named period weapons and the current disclosure status for playable characters.
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The Defiant Chapters and Story Setting: Chinese WWII Campaign
A single, sourced overview of The Defiant four-chapter campaign, Chinese WWII setting, known mission styles and current unknowns.
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The Defiant Gameplay: Confirmed Campaign and Combat
A sourced breakdown of The Defiant gameplay: four campaign styles, weapons, stealth, sabotage and a separate co-op concept.
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The Defiant Game Release Date: Current Status
The Defiant has no official release date. See the confirmed platforms, Coming soon status and reliable update sources.
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The Defiant Platforms: PC, PS5 and Xbox Series
The Defiant is confirmed for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. See current store status and limits.
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The Defiant Weapons and Characters: Disclosed Intel
A verified list of The Defiant weapons and the current status of playable character information.
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The Defiant News and Trailers: Release Updates Timeline
A single, dated timeline for The Defiant trailers, platform announcements, hands-on previews and release-status updates.
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Confirmed facts
A concise starting point for the game, developer, publisher, platforms and current release status.
Coming soon
No official release date
PC · PS5 · Xbox
Confirmed platforms
Four chapters
Different soldiers and styles
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Campaign chapters
Four status pages that separate confirmed structure from unknown chapter numbering.
Chapter 1
Title and order not announced
Chapter 2
Shanghai example is unnumbered
Chapter 3–4
Finale and sequence unknown
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Historical setting
The Chinese War of Resistance, named locations and the boundary between history and fiction.
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1930s–1940s China
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Northeast forests and villages
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Occupied Shanghai examples
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Taihang Mountains context
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Disclosed intel
Named period weapons are listed; character names and full arsenal details remain unknown.
Hanyang 88 and Liao Type 13
Mauser C96
SIG Bergmann Model 1920 and MP18
Playable character names
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News and trailers
Dated event coverage and official video links for the pre-release period.
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July 2026
PS5/Xbox announcement and gameplay reveal
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gamescom 2026
Official gameplay trailer coverage
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ChinaJoy preview
IGN hands-on notes
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Release status
Steam remains Coming soon
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Official video trail
Watch the reveal, 2025 footage, new gameplay reveal and gamescom trailer.
12:34 gamescom 2026 Gameplay Trailer
Official New Gameplay Reveal
Preview IGN preview
Official Steam video list
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about The Defiant.
What is The Defiant?
The Defiant is a story-driven World War II first-person shooter by Hoothanes, published by 4Divinity and Hoothanes. It is set during China's War of Resistance against Japan and is still listed as Coming soon.
Which platforms are confirmed?
PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed. PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Steam Deck support have not been announced.
How many chapters does the campaign have?
IGN has confirmed four main chapters. Each uses a different fictional soldier, setting and gameplay style, but chapter titles and numbering have not been published.
What is the current release date?
There is no official release date or release window. Steam currently says Coming soon, so retailer placeholders and estimates should not be treated as confirmed.
Where can I follow updates?
Use the Steam product page and news hub, the 4Divinity game page, and official event announcements. This wiki dates each update and records what remains unconfirmed.
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