There’s excellent news for XDefiant followers who’re sick to loss of life of being destroyed by enemies utilizing sniper rifles, as govt director Mark Rubin has confirmed a major nerf is on the way in which.

The discourse round sniper rifles has rumbled on since launch day, with followers claiming that weapon class has been ruining the sport. Particularly, the truth that the rifles didn’t characteristic any flinch when being shot by an opponent precipitated large frustration, as enemies have been capable of purpose completely even after they have been getting slammed with bullets.

Fortunately, that’s about to alter, as confirmed by Rubin himself in a tweet on June 1. Responding to a tweet that requested if snipers would ever be balanced, the XDefiant govt producer said that the category was “a bit buggy proper now,” asking followers to allow them to repair the sniper after which re-evaluate.

As for a way they intend to repair them, Rubin wrote: “Proper now we’re including flinch so in case you are taking hits you’ll be able to’t simply flip, level, click on, and delete individuals. Must be in an upcoming patch.”

Sadly, Rubin didn’t specify when these tweaks would arrive, though it’s potential that we could have to attend till Season 1 begins to see such a major change. Nonetheless, it would undoubtedly be a welcome adjustment, with followers replying that it’s “good it’s coming” and “precisely what [they] have been hoping for.”

I for one echo these feedback, as I’m sick of getting sniped from a man who has eaten three of my SMG bullets and someway nonetheless acquired good purpose. With this alteration, it appears like XDefiant‘s weapon lessons will really feel extra balanced and have their very own distinctive benefits, one thing that the sport has been crying out for.