We recently took a look at The Division during their 3 day open beta weekend and we were pleased at how it turned out after nearly 4 years in development. The open world FPS/RPG has had everyone on tenterhooks eagerly awaiting its release. But the same hype surrounded other games such as Evolve and Titanfall, games that looked great and were a source of immense fun but slowly petered out as they were weak in after launch content. Luckily, it won’t be the case for The Division.
Following launch, players will be able to take on new tasks and challenges within the main storyline and end-game through daily and weekly missions as well as Dark Zone (the PvP area of the game) events. As a MMORPG player, the daily and weekly missions are sure to keep fans coming back everyday to the game, so long as they’re diverse and not repetetive. In addition to these ongoing activities, two free updates will be available to all players, adding new features and most-wanted functionalities:
- Incursions: In April, the first free update will introduce the first incursion, a new challenging end-game activity developed specifically for squad play. Teams will be able to test their skills as they face seemingly unstoppable enemies to gain high-level weapons and equipment. This update will also add one of the community’s most-wanted feature, loot trading; allowing players in the same group to trade loot collected during a co-op game session.
- Conflict: In May, the second free update will add new features to the Dark Zone and add a new incursion in the iconic Columbus Circle.
Three paid expansions will also be released over the course of the year and will be available in the Season Pass, the Gold Edition and the Sleeper Agent/Collector’s edition of the game. Each expansion builds on The Division, continuing the player’s journey and progress with new content, gear and gameplay:
- Expansion I: Underground
Available in June, this first major expansion lets players explore the uncharted underworld of New York City. Players will chase deadly enemies with up to three other Agents through an endless maze of tunnels and subways.
- Expansion II: Survival
Available this summer, this expansion will challenge players to survive as long as possible by gathering essential supplies in a very hostile environment.
- Expansion III: Last Stand
Next winter, a new threat rises as players and their squad must prepare to defend against a relentless foe.
Tom Clancy’s the Division will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on March 8th; in English and Arabic on Xbox One and PS4 in the MENA edition, and in English on PC.
Check out some gameplay footage we took and our article about The Division
