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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2has been going strong since 2019 and Ubisoft seems committed to making it the best that it can be. While not perfect, it was a major improvement on 2016’sTom Clancy’s The Divisionand players everywhere seemed to flock to it. This has helped make it a massive success for the studio and has cementedThe Divisionas one of Ubisoft’s biggest franchises. Even with all of that,Tom Clancy’s The Division 2’s last days could still be around the corner.
Online games only exist if players are playing them, andTom Clancy’s The Division 2has been able to build a decently sized playerbase over the years. However, those player numbers are likely dwindling as the game’s fifth year of content rolls out. On top of that, rising competition in the online shooter space andthe upcomingTom Clancy’s The Division: Heartlandcould mean thatThe Division 2content stream will have to come to an end soon. While it will likely not shut off tomorrow, players may want to start considering that Ubisoft may move on soon.
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Ubisoft has been adding so much exciting content toTom Clancy’s The Division 2since its release to keep players coming back for more. Not only has it introduced new loot and mechanics, but it has also added brand-new modes and taken the story in new directions. The studio also took it a step further with the release ofthe Warlords of New York expansionthat brought players back to New York City for a new type ofDivision 2experience. All these updates have helped keep this game alive for five years.
Ubisoft has recently kicked offThe Division 2’s fifth yearand has plans to add to the game considerably over the next couple of months. While the first season is mostly just focused on a new Manhunt mission type, future seasons will add new stories, bring players back to New York, and include brand-new zones. The exact specifics of these updates have not been revealed yet, but it does sound pretty exciting forThe Division 2players.
While that all sounds great, it also comes at a time when Ubisoft is preparing to launch two newDivisiontitles. The studio is currently testing anew mobile game calledThe Division: Resurgencewhich is supposed to bring an authenticDivisionexperience to mobile platforms. It will also be launching a brand-new free-to-playDivisiongame namedThe Division: Heartland.Heartlandwill be bringing the series to a new locale and feature a whole new way to play. No official release date has been revealed yet, but it is supposedly launching sometime in 2023 or 2024.
That is a lot of content forThe Divisionfans to look forward to, but that may not be a good thing forThe Division 2’s future. IfHeartlandis more popular thanThe Division 2then there is a chance Ubisoft focuses its resources on expanding that game instead. All these titles could also fractureThe Division’s fanbase, and they may have to start competing for players' attention. While that remains to be seen, there is a strong chance that throwing two more games into the mixcould hurtThe Division 2immensely.
Studios tend not to have multiple online titles in the same franchise going at the same time, but Ubisoft is approachingThe Divisiona bit differently.The Division2is still an incredibly popular game, but some players may head off to the newer entries instead. The game is also entering its fifth year and players may be looking for something new. That could mean thatThe Division 2only has so many seasons left in it, but only time will tell.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2is now available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
