Ubisoft has annoucned that The Division will head into an open beta for all platforms beginning February 18th for Xbox One, the 19th for PC and PS4 and will run through the weekend until the 21st. Beta preload can begin for all players beginning the 16th.
The open beta will feature the same content that was available in the closed beta, with the only difference being the inclusion of 1 new story mission for players to try out with their squads. If you’re unfamiliar with what the game is all about, check out our impressions of the Dark Zones multiplayer here. You can also have a look at some of the gameplay we streamed during the closed beta:
Preparing for the Open Beta
To get yourself prepared for what to expect, here are some useful wiki pages to check out:
- FAQ: Start here for answers to some of the bigger concept questions and what you need to get started in Manhattan
- Skills: These are essential to preparing against every possible scenario
- Equipment: This game is all about shooting and looting and the gear you can grab is diverse. Take a look at what you can look for and learn about their Attributes and Weapon Talents
- Dark Zones: This is the true crucible for agents, and it has laws all to its own. Learn what you need to survive in the wild where everyone is a potential friend or foe.
Excited for the beta? Will you be taking up arms to retake Manhattan when the beta drops and when the full game launches on March 8th? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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7 responses to “The Division Open Beta Announced”
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Sure it’s an Ubisoft game but it plays out well and the Dark Zone is a pretty unique PvEvP experience worth taking a crack at.
Sadly the in Open Beta we’ve received no news on the inclusion of the Security Wing mission and access to Smart Cover. Odd considering that a recent trailer explained how the Turret, Smart Cover, and Pulse skills could be used to create a powerful combo.
What I’m most curious about is seeing if the turret can attach to the Riot Shield. If I can I could really see a Pulse/Turret player supplementing a Riot Shield player.
The game is really good, check out my impressions of the closed beta: https://fextralife.com/delight-and-distrust-in-the-dark-zone/
It would be premature to say something along the lines of “same ol ubisoft” but this is Massive developing it, and although a part of the parent they are definitely doing things their own way. There will be the standard Uplay elements but the game is quite deep and gratifying in a lot of ways.
The shooting mechanics weren’t Destiny level, and were clunky in points but there is enough going on other than just shooting that keeps things pretty interesting.
This game looks fun, MMOs are not my thing but the third person shooter part looks…. wait…. Ubisoft…. no.
I missed the closed beta, sadly, so this is my chance to make up for it.
I have been following this game for a good while now.
Can’t wait.
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Comes out March 8th. Check out the wiki we have for it: https://thedivision.wiki.fextralife.com/The+Division+Wiki
I never play the betas. I just wish the game would come out already! Is there even a definite release date for it yet?
Anyone interested in finding themselves a squad this should hit me up on the PS4: ViralEnsign_ for some fire team action.
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