Action-packed open world game
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is the sequel to Ubisoft's paid action-packed game, The Division. Although this spin-off series did not receive as much initial acclaim as some of the other games in the Tom Clancy series, this sequel promises to deliver more firepower, enhanced maps, and new missions to complete.
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In Tom Clancy's The Division 2, players will lead a team of highly-skilled agents in a post-pandemic Washington, D.C., to prevent the city's collapse. The game allows players to team up with friends and fight against others in competitive PVP mode or work together in online co-op mode.
Getting your gang together
This time around, up to four friends can gather together in Tom Clancy's The Division 2 to complete missions and take out the bad guys. This is a real boon for buddies to want to hang out and blow things up while bonding a little. However, the downside is that in comparison, the solo-player missions can feel a little bit bland and leave gamers wanting more.
You can also enjoy a more feature-packed version of the game with the Ultimate Edition expansion pack which comprises the base game, the Warlords of New York expansion, a level 30 boost for an immediate start in the Warlords of New York campaign, all six endgame specializations, eight classified assignments missions, and exclusive Battleworn Secret Service, First Responder, and Elite Agent packs, an exclusive emote, and outfit.
Completing the mission
The creators of Tom Clancy's The Division 2 listened carefully to the criticism that they received regarding the original game and learned from their mistakes. Although many of the missions tend to feel rather similar to each other and the way that the bad guys behave is all too predictable, the stunning graphics and open world that players get to explore help to make up for this, while the new weapons really pack a punch.
The game's structure indicates the presence of an endgame, and although it may not be fully developed, there is a significant amount of content available for players who take their time rather than rushing through it. Still, its gameplay offers a lot of opportunities for players to explore and battle among themselves or alone. It's also packed with tons of upgrades.
What to expect from Year 6
Similar to Year 5, Year 6 is gearing up to be a huge treasure trove of updates and content. The roadmap hints at Manhunts and Seasons revamps as well as a DLC expansion. Like always, there will be three major updates throughout the year—the first one is pretty chill, easing players into the year and introducing a new part of the story. The second is expected to overhaul the seasonal model, while the third is the much-awaited Brooklyn DLC.
The story picks up right where Year 5 season Vanguard left off. This time, Aaron Keener has extended an invitation to the player in the hopes of teaming up against Natalya Sokolova and the Black Tusk. Speaking of Vanguard—the upcoming season’s Manhunt seems to be similar to its Manhunt, wherein players are tracking down individuals instead of locations.
Of course, a new season means a new pass is going to be available. Year 6’s first one is expected to bring a bunch of cool, useful stuff like gear, blueprints, cosmetics, and exotic items. Currently, Acosta’s Kneepads and the Overlord Exotic Shotgun are confirmed new items. Global Events, Apparel Events, and speedrun-focused leagues are also expected to happen throughout the season.
On the other hand, all The Division 2 players will get access to Warlords of New York, which was previously a purchasable DLC only. This allows all players, regardless of their ownership of the WONY DLC, to be able to reach level 40. Once achieved, all endgame content will be unlocked—including all extra game modes and seasonal Manhunt sessions. Finally, five new commendations will be added, which are Descent Loop 6 Award, Descent Basic Award, Descent 50 Award, Descent High Roller, and Perfect Descent.
An excellent follow-up
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 allows up to four players to team up and complete missions together, which is great for socializing and having fun. However, this makes the solo-player missions seem lackluster in comparison. Although the missions are repetitive and the enemies are predictable, the game's graphics and open-world structure are stunning, and the new weapons are impressive. It has a significant amount of content for players who take their time.
