CrossfireX has been delayed, now launching on Xbox in 2021

This shooter will show up next year.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

CrossfireXis the next entry in the line of popular Crossfire games. Earlier this year, we got to seefootagefrom the campaign, which is being developed by Remedy Entertainment while the multiplayer modes are being developed by Smilegate. While CrossfireX was initially scheduled to release at some point in 2020 as an Xbox Series X|S launch window title, the team announced today that CrossfireX is being delayed into 2021.

This delay is due to the impact the global pandemic has had on development, which can read about with more details below.

An important announcement regarding#CrossfireX’s development:pic.twitter.com/8L1qzgcHvwAn important announcement regarding#CrossfireX’s development:pic.twitter.com/8L1qzgcHvw— CrossfireX (@PlayCrossfireX)November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

The multiplayer for the game is going to be entirely free-to-play, much like past Crossfire games.

When CrossfireX releases, it’ll be available on Xbox One,Xbox Series SandXbox Series X. We’ll be sure to share an update when a new release date is announced. CrossfireX is hardly alone as a long line of different games have beendelayedin 2020, many of them into 2021, due to the effects of the ongoing outbreak.

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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.