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The Defiant Wiki

Campaign, weapons, and co-op intel for Hoothanes' WWII shooter.

Unofficial wiki for The Defiant covering the WWII China campaign, weapons, PvE co-op, platforms, and trailers.

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The Defiant key art of a resistance fighter kicking an enemy off a moving wartime train
15h
Story campaign target
4
Campaign chapters
4–8
PvE co-op players
3
Launch platforms
Official trailer

The Defiant: New Gameplay Reveal

Game overview

About The Defiant

The Defiant hilltop scene of Chinese resistance fighters with a red flag at dusk

The Defiant is a story-driven first-person shooter from Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment and publisher 4Divinity. It follows Chinese soldiers and resistance fighters through the Second Sino-Japanese War — a theatre most WWII games never visit. The planned campaign lasts around fifteen hours across four chapters with different protagonists, from snowy guerrilla fighting to a Shanghai stealth chapter. A separate PvE co-op mode is planned at launch. Start with the getting started guide, then check platforms, weapons, and the latest updates.

Quick facts

Developer
Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment
Publisher
4Divinity
Platform
Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Story-driven WWII FPS
Release date
Coming soon (TBA)
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Explore the wiki

Every hub organised around what players actually search before launch.

Featured guides
Guides

Getting Started

How to prepare for The Defiant: Steam wishlist, platforms, campaign length, co-op rules, and what is still TBA.

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Guides

How to Play

The Defiant combat explained: two-gun loadouts, health vignette, cover, stealth, grenades, and preview-build limits.

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Guides

Campaign Overview

The Defiant campaign structure: four chapters, fifteen hours, fictional soldiers, and historically researched battlefields.

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Guides

Shanghai Stealth Chapter

How The Defiant Shanghai spy chapter uses stealth, puzzles, and neon streets instead of open trench assaults today.

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Guides

Northeast Campaign Chapter

The Defiant northeast chapter: snowy mountains, Liao Type 13, Anti-Japanese United Army, and IGN's combat-heavy preview.

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Weapons

Rifles and Long Guns

The Defiant rifle guide covering Hanyang 88, Liao Type 13, snipers, and mounted guns shown in current previews.

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Latest updates

Trailers, gamescom coverage, and demo notes — newest first.

Links

Game Encyclopedia Hub

 Updates

Trailers and Videos

 Updates

Gamescom 2026 Recap

 Updates

ChinaJoy 2026 Demo

 Tools

Steam Wishlist Guide

 Tools

System Requirements
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  1. Guides Controls and Accessibility
  2. Guides PvE Co-op Mode
  3. Weapons Sidearms and Explosives
  4. Tools Platforms and Languages
Quick start

Follow these steps to prepare for The Defiant before a release date lands.

  1. 1

    Wishlist The Defiant on Steam

    Add [The Defiant](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3184960/The_Defiant/) on Steam so you get a launch ping. The same store page is the current PC storefront; consoles are listed in the platforms guide.

  2. 2

    Read the getting started guide

    The getting started page covers what is confirmed, what is still TBA, and how the single-player campaign differs from optional co-op.

  3. 3

    Learn the four-chapter campaign

    Open the campaign overview to see how stealth, sabotage, and frontline combat rotate between protagonists, then jump to the Shanghai stealth chapter.

  4. 4

    Study the period arsenal

    Preview rifles such as the Hanyang 88 and Liao Type 13 in the weapons hub, then compare rifles with sidearms and explosives.

  5. 5

    Check PC specs and consoles

    Steam currently lists 8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended, and 100 GB storage, with CPU and GPU still TBD. Details live in system requirements and platforms.

FAQ

Wiki FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions.

Where should I start?

Read Getting Started, then the campaign overview and the weapons hub.

Is The Defiant out yet?

No. The game is still upcoming with no public release date. Wishlist it on Steam and follow updates for trailer and demo news.

Does The Defiant have multiplayer?

The story campaign is single-player. A separate PvE co-op mode is planned at launch for about four to eight players, including online and LAN options. There is no competitive PvP.

Which languages does this wiki cover?

English, French, German, and Spanish. Steam lists more interface languages for the game itself, including full audio in English and Chinese — see the platforms guide.

What platforms will The Defiant launch on?

PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. See the platforms guide for language support and controller notes.

Is this an official wiki?

No. This is an unofficial fan resource. Confirm trailers, dates, and store details through Steam, Hoothanes, and 4Divinity. Official destinations are listed on links.

Ready to follow The Defiant?

Wishlist on Steam, then read the getting started guide, the campaign overview, and the weapons hub so you know what to expect at launch.

Start with the beginner guide