The Division 2 features three primary factions when playing through the 40-hour campaign. However, the danger doesn’t end once you finish the story. This endgame period is when the next faction is revealed, known as the Black Tusks.
The Black Tusks can be seen in action in the new gameplay trailer above from Ubisoft. According to the trailer, the faction is focused on tech. This means the group has weaponized drones, robotics and more. This would be almost too much danger, except players unlock new abilities once the Black Tusks have moved in.
There are three different endgame builds, each with their own signature weapon. The sniper class gets a .50-cal sniper rifle, the survivalist gets a crossbow complete with explosive arrows and the demolitions expert gets to play around with a fancy grenade launcher. Along with the new weapons, players also have a new skill tree to unlock more talents and abilities. Players aren’t locked into any class, and can swap between the three specialties at any point.
Julian Gerighty, the creative director for The Division 2, says almost all content can be played by yourself if you are a solo gamer. This includes the newly announced endgame content with the Black Tusks. However, one game mode where cooperation is imperative are the new eight-man raids in The Division 2. These raids are said to be super hard, but are also a “shining jewel of a challenge.” If you don’t have a regular group of friends to game with, The Division 2 features an overhauled clan system that Gerighty says only takes three clicks to create or join a clan.
The Division 2 releases for PS4, Xbox One and PC on March 15. A private beta will be held starting later this week on February 7. If you want to participate in the beta, either pre-order a copy of The Division 2 for guaranteed access or register here for a chance at an entry code without a pre-order. The beta runs through February 10, and is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
What is Included in The Division 2’s Private Beta?
The beta provides a small sample of everything to do in The Division 2. Players have access to two main missions, five side missions and one of the three new Dark Zones. Beta players can also try out the new 4v4 Skirmish mode, which is a PvP game mode. There will also be the opportunity to try out some endgame content, including the three specializations mentioned above, starting on February 8.
So what do you think? Are you excited to play The Division 2 once it releases in March? What else would you like to know before the game launches? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
