A historic action game originally scheduled for PC is now also set to release on PlayStation 5.
Sino-Japanese War Action Shooter The Defiant Coming to PS5 at an Undetermined Date
Publisher 4Divinity and developer Hoothanes revealed that The Defiant, a first-person shooter set during China’s Second Sino-Japanese War, will be available on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The release date for either platform has not yet been announced.
Set against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), often known in China as the War of Resistance Against Japan, this conflict is considered the beginning of World War II in Asia. It remains the largest Asian conflict of the 20th century.
The game’s official description states, “You’re walking on land soaked with history. Endless snow-covered forests, heavily guarded routes, dangerous villages behind enemy lines… In these environments, you’ll experience the intense atmosphere of the Resistance Against Japanese invasion.”
It continues, “You carry not just weapons but also memories passed through generations—a testament to history. The game features dozens of firearms, including rifles, assault rifles, pistols, and machine guns. Classic weapons like the Hanyang Rifle, the legendary Mauser Military Pistol, and the MP18 Submachine Gun make appearances, alongside other firearms significant to China’s modern history. Use these tools to survive and carve your path through a battlefield filled with peril.”