There’s a lot of debate surrounding the criticism of Ubisoft’s latest free-to-play online shooter XDefiant. In addition to hit registration issues, overpowered snipers, and aim-bot hackers, a common complaint among players is the game’s movement and how many players abuse the jump mechanic. Thankfully, that’s changing.

It certainly feels to me like Ubisoft has made a concerted effort to make movement in XDefiant more fluid compared to Call of Duty – all while maintaining the brisk pace and responsiveness the series is known for. The resulting mix makes XDefiant’s movement feel like a much snappier Apex Legends, which I think is a very good thing.

I welcome this direction, but unfortunately I must also join the chorus of players who complain about how easy it is to spam multiple jumps and other moves in a row, resulting in the phenomenon known as jump shotting or bunny hopping. There are already a number of other frustrating quirks to deal with in XDefiant, the most notable of which is the dominance of the TAC-50 sniper rifle in virtually every match. So being surprised by a leaping figure as you turn every corner in this game certainly doesn’t help keep morale high.

The exploitation of this vulnerability, particularly by higher-skilled players, allows them to run circles around more casual players before finishing them off up close. If going up against such players is a frustrating experience for me, then I can certainly see why players new to XDefiant may be put off by the game. Ultimately, it’s a cheap crutch for players to rely on before Ubisoft even has a chance to properly address the issue.