The Defiant

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Noted: story-driven FPS set in China during the 1930s and 1940s · 2026-10-06
Release: game · planned · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · 2026-08-09

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1h ago

The Defiant Developer Explains Why The China Front Belongs In An FPS

Game Spark interviewed Kong YuHeng, producer of The Defiant, a story-driven FPS set in China during the 1930s and 1940s. Kong said the China front has been depicted in games relatively rarely, that the era is important history with many stories worth telling, and that the team wants overseas players to encounter an unfamiliar perspective. Development draws on public historical materials, video records, research, and on-site surveys, with level design adjusted so the setting still works as a game.

Aug 9

The Defiant Gameplay Footage Shows Sino-Japanese War From Chinese Perspective

4Divinity and Haotang Technology released gameplay footage for The Defiant, an FPS set during the Sino-Japanese War. The game depicts the conflict from the Chinese perspective, a rarely covered angle, set in 1930s and 1940s China. The footage shows intense battles and cinematic sequences. The game is planned for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.