Without a doubt, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is easily one of the most highly anticipated video games of 2019, with Ubisoft having declared not too long ago that the forthcoming action-RPG set a beta registrations record for the company. Now, the publisher and developer has decided to provide fans with a better idea of what the game’s Agents will be fighting for by releasing an official story trailer to set the stage.
The Division 2 is going to take place in a post-pandemic Washington D.C. that has been ravaged by the effects of the Dollar Flu–that is, a strain of the smallpox virus with no functional vaccine or cure–leaving the nation’s capital on the brink of complete civil collapse. Much like in the original game, the sequel will feature several different enemy factions for players to eliminate, with The Division 2’s story trailer describing these sects as “roving packs of hyenas”, “religious outcasts”, or “depraved fascists”.
As far as The Division 2’s story length is concerned, Ubisoft has previously declared that the sequel’s campaign is longer than the first’s, which indicates the company is aware of players’ concerns that the plot of the followup would be too shallow to sustain any kind of longevity with the endgame. And while the latest story trailer doesn’t really do too much to assuage these concerns, as it only seems to scratch the surface of what’s to come, it at least appears as if the development team is attempting to apply lessons learned from the first game to The Division 2.
Taking everything here into account, while The Division 2 fans will likely have to play the title once it releases in order to understand and appreciate its full story, Ubisoft has decided that anyone wanting a taste of the action before launch will be able to give the game a go in an upcoming private beta. The beta is set to start early next month, and those who pre-order The Division 2 will be guaranteed access.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is scheduled to launch on March 15, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
