An Announcement from Massive Entertainment on The Division 2
What an incredible few years it’s been for the team here at Massive! When we first began work on Tom Clancy’s The Division, we knew we had something special and something we believed in so strongly that we wanted to make sure we got it right. We also knew we couldn’t achieve that goal without your help.
Since the launch of The Division two years ago, we’ve remained focused on this philosophy. We continue to create more opportunities to interact directly with livestreams, ongoing surveys, and social media. We also introduced public test servers as a way of getting immediate feedback before integrating major features and changes into the game. We’ve never stopped wanting to make The Division better and our most recent 1.8 update is a testament to that, as seen from your overwhelming feedback and support.
All of these new features and experiences have made our team better, too. We’re nimbler and better prepared to take action based on feedback. And now, more than ever before, we have a clear vision of what’s important and what continues to make The Division a special experience for so many people. Following our Year 2 anniversary celebration, we’re going to keep supporting that experience with new title updates that will bring new Global Events, Xbox One X enhancements, and more.
That said, we’ve always envisioned the story in the game we launched in 2016 as the beginning chapter in a larger saga, and today we’re excited to share more info about what’s next for The Division universe.
We’re thrilled to announce that we are working on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, and that development will be led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Ubisoft Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft Annecy, Ubisoft Shanghai and Ubisoft Bucharest. The Division 2 will be powered by an updated version of the Snowdrop engine that enables us to realize our ambitions for the sequel, but more importantly, we’re also taking everything we learned over the past two years and applying it towards the sequel to make sure we get it right.
Part of that means recognizing your commitment to The Division. With that in mind, we’re adding a new type of achievement called “Shields” to the game. Earning them will unlock special rewards in The Division 2 when it launches.
On behalf of all the teams at Ubisoft, we thank you for the support you’ve given us over the past two years, and we hope that our continued work will earn that support for many years to come. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store for The Division 2 at E3 2018 in June. See you then!”
Julian Gerighty - Creative Director, Massive Entertainment
The Division 2 will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15, 2019, Ubisoft announced during Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference. Users can register now for a chance to play the beta at the game’s official website.
Here is an overview of the game, via Ubisoft:
Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will bring players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie for control of the city. If Washington DC is lost, the entire nation falls.
Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Building upon more than two years of listening to and learnings from The Division community, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will offer a substantial campaign that organically flows into a robust endgame, to create a cohesive and meaningful experience for all types of players.
《全境封锁 2》中文版将于 2019 年 3 月 15 日在 Xbox One、PlayStation 4 与 PC 平台上推出,现已开放登记 Beta 测试,玩家可透过官方网站登记 Beta 测试资格,即有机会在上市前抢先体验:ht tp://thedivisiongame.com/beta
Ubisoft announced that The Division 2 will have raids and debuted a new cinematic trailer for the game during its E3 2018 press conference.
Here are the details, via Ubisoft.com:
Set in a one-to-one recreation of Washington, D.C., The Division 2 has been shaped by all the lessons the development team learned from listening and collaborating with players since The Division‘s launch more than two years ago. As a result, the game has been developed with an endgame-first mentality. For players, this means that from day one, The Division 2‘s main campaign will naturally flow into a robust endgame with its own narrative thread and unique challenges.
Progress also continues long after Level 30. Once you reach the level cap, you’ll be able to select a Specialization. Each Specialization, like sharpshooter, demolitionist, or survivalist, comes with its own progression path. These paths introduce new skill mods, talents, and tools, including brand new signature weapons. As you further customize your Agent, you’ll also have access to a wealth of PvP experiences, including a fully revamped Dark Zone experience. Additionally, in a first for the franchise, eight-player raids will make their way to The Division 2. These challenging missions will test the skill, communication, and teamwork of even the most expert Agents.
While there will be tons of content available on day one, The Division 2 is committed to continually offering new content updates. Post-launch, the game will see the inclusion of a year’s worth of story-driven missions, map expansions, and new modes for free.
For those who want even more content, an optional premium pass will give you access to one year of exclusive add-ons.
The Division 2 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15, 2019.
《全境封锁 2》中文版将于 2019 年 3 月 15 日在 Xbox One、PlayStation 4 与 PC 平台上推出,现已开放登记 Beta 测试,玩家可透过官方网站登记 Beta 测试资格,即有机会在上市前抢先体验:ht tp://thedivisiongame.com/beta
Ubisoft released a new trailer and set of screenshots for its upcoming online third-person shooter sequel The Division 2 at Gamescom 2018.
Additionally, Ubisoft announced that pre-orders for the game are now available. Here are the full details:
Players who pre-order any edition will gain access to the Private Beta, as well as the Capitol Defender Pack. The Capitol Defender Pack includes two in-game items, “The Lullaby,” an exotic SPAS-12 Shotgun, and the Hazmat 2.0 Outfit. Full contents for each edition include:
• The Standard Edition includes the base game, releasing worldwide on March 15, 2019. • The Gold Edition includes the Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 game, with a three-day early access to the game starting March 12, 2019, and the Year One Pass, which comprises seven-day early access to all free Year One Episodes, exclusive customization items, additional activities and more. • The Digital Ultimate Edition includes the Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 game, with a three-day early access to the game starting March 12, 2019, the Year One Pass and three additional digital packs (Elite Agent Pack, Battleworn Secret Service Pack, First Responder Pack).
The Dark Zone Definitive Collector’s Edition includes:
• The Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 game, with a three-day early access to the game starting March 12, 2019, the Year One Pass which comprises seven-day early access to free Year One Episodes, and three additional digital packs (Elite Agent Pack, Battleworn Secret Service Pack, First Responder Pack).
• A 30cm-high Ubicollectibles figurine of Heather Ward, a Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 Specialized Agent.
The Phoenix Shield Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order exclusively on the Ubisoft Store. It includes:
• The Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Game, with a three-day early access to the game starting March 12, 2019, the Year One Pass and three additional digital packs (Elite Agent Pack, Battleworn Secret Service Pack, First Responder Pack).
• An Ubicollectibles high-end sixth scale Articulated Figurine of Brian Johnson, an agent on active duty with equipment and gear.
• Other high-end physical items including a SteelBok metal case (a Ubisoft Store exclusive), a Book of Lithographs, a selected Game Soundtrack and a Washington, D.C. Map.
In addition Ubisoft also revealed its Ubicollectibles Brian Johnson figurine, a former sniper with the Police department in Baltimore, directly inspired from Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Finely-textured, this figurine shows the agent in an iconic pose equipped with the TAC-50C Sniper rifle, the signature weapon of the sharpshooter specialization class, ready to defend a transformed and chaotic Washington D.C.
The Brian Johnson figurine can be assembled with the Heather Ward figurine from The Dark Zone Collector’s Edition.
The Division 2 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15, 2019