Are you wanting more concrete hands-on time before you make a decision on The Division 2 because FOMO can go eat a sausage? Well you’re definitely smarter than I am. Fortunately, just in case you missed out on the private beta, you can hop into an open beta from March 1 to March 4. Here’s a breakdown on what you need to know about it.
Coming off of February’s big-budget releases, March kind of feels like a tamer month in comparison. That’s not to say that there aren’t some high-profile releases on the way (Think Devil May Cry, The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice), but the spacing between these games feels…better. On the other hand, indie games are thriving in March.
The Division 2 isn’t exactly an easy game. Sure, actual strategy, patience and knowing when to push forward are all tools for success, but nothing beats having an actual partner to watch your back when a fight gets a little too hectic and you find yourself in need of some resuscitation. While you can expect to have plenty of drop in options available whenever you tackle a mission, ensuring that you have a steady supply of rando agents to take cover behind, using your friend as a bullet-sponge is always better.
The Division 2 is shaping up to be a hell of a long ride, with a story that could easily last many dozens of hours until you break cover and reach the finish line. And that’s when the real game begins.
Massive Entertainment doesn’t just want to create another game as a service. They want The Division 2 to be a proper hobby, and a partnership for fans to become invested in.
I missed the Division 2’s open beta this weekend past, because I was busy with other stuff. From all accounts, it was pretty good, though it really does seem to be a more refined version of the last game in a new setting, than any grand, new experience. There's now an open beta.
Ubisoft sent a mailer out with the subject line: "Come see what a real government shutdown looks like in the private beta." Woops!
The Division 2 happens to be out in March, but if you were looking for a headstart, then February has you covered with a private beta. Again, that’s not the name and rank of a soldier. So what’s on the menu for that slice of cover-based RPG madness? According to Ubisoft, a lot.
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