Season One for XDefiant includes the new faction, the GSK, inspired by the GSG 9 from Rainbow Six Siege. This faction excels in defensive warfare and has some tricks up their sleeves.

Table of contents

• How to unlock the GSK in XDefiant
• GSK members and how to unlock them in XDefiant
• GSK abilities in XDefiant
  • Ultra – Flash Shield
  • Activated Ability 1 – ADS
  • Activated Ability 2 – Shockwire
  • Passive Trait – No headshot damage

How to unlock the GSK in XDefiant

This is not confirmed just yet, but it’s looking like the GSK will be a free faction in XDefiant. This means that they’ll be available to play right off the bat like almost all the others.

It is possible that all future factions for XDefiant will need to be unlocked, although we won’t know until it releases tomorrow.

Let’s hope they’re free at least, as they are looking like a strong faction.

GSK members and how to unlock them in XDefiant

The three GSG 9 members we’ll have represented in XDefiant’s GSK are as follows:

• Jäger
• Blitz
• IQ

This means that poor Bandit has been left out, but out of these four characters, the choice must have been tough.

It’s unknown which will be the free one, and which will be locked. What’s further unknown are the unlock requirements for the two locked characters.

The moment we know, I’ll be updating this section.

GSK abilities in XDefiant

Here are all of the abilities for the GSK members in XDefiant.

Ultra – Flash Shield

Blitz’s Flash Shield has been given as the Ultra for all GSK members, allowing you to protect yourself whilst stunning those you flash.

Your mobility will only slightly be hindered, allowing an offensive and defensive play style for the shield. Note that it doesn’t encompass all of your body.

Activated Ability 1 – ADS

Jäger’s ADS (Active Defence System) is a device that will intercept and eliminate thrown projectiles in a wide area around it. If placed securely, you’ll be able to stop all incoming grenades near you.

It will last for 25 seconds and shoot down as many projectiles as needed in that time.

Activated Ability 2 – Shockwire

Despite not making an appearance, Bandit’s modified batteries have manifested into the Shockwire. This will place down a large tangle of barbed wire that’s electrocuted, damaging other players who run through it. It can be destroyed through melee.

You will be able to place three of these before a 25-second cooldown.

Passive Trait – No headshot damage

GSK members don’t receive bonus damage from headshots. This means that even snipers will require two shots to the head to take them down.

This is thanks to them wearing helmets, a courtesy bestowed only to these helmets, however.

Now that you know everything about the GSK in XDefiant, you’ll be able to play them with foresight and expertise.