With mere days to go until Tom Clancy’s The Division launches on store shelves, Ubisoft have unveiled their plans for the game during its first year of service. It is their hope that their work will see the online open world RPG will “keep players engaged with on-going content that will build on the experience within the game long after release”.
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 events. In addition to these regular opportunities, they also plan to release at least two free updates to all players, which will add “new features” and “most-wanted functionalities”. These are:
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.
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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.
As some will no doubt expect, not all the new additions will be free. Ubisoft will be releasing three paid expansion over the next year, which will be available in the Season Pass or as part of the Gold Edition / Sleeper Agent/Collector’s Edition of the game. Each of these expansions will build upon The Division, continuing the player’s journey and progress. These packs are:
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 winter, 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 summer, a new threat rises as players and their squad must prepare to defend against a relentless foe.
Not long remains until the game arrives on store shelves, with Tom Clancy’s The Division to be available on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting March 8th 2016.
