I know, I know – which release dates are ever set in stone at this stage. Last year Ubisoft announced the expected delay of their MMO shooter, The Division, to an audience of scarcely surprised faces. The game had hardly been shown off since its first reveal, and a late 2015 launch seemed the more logical bet. A bet that you would’ve lost if you took it.
Amid all the talk of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Ubisoft has announced yet another delay to The Division. The shooter will no longer make it out in time for 2015, instead taking up a new space somewhere in Q1 of 2016. That ranges anywhere from January to March – just a few months off from when we expected it anyway.
The four Ubisoft studios currently working on the game expressed their desire to inject more polish into their title – promising more footage at E3 next month.
All of us at Massive, Reflections, Red Storm Entertainment and Ubisoft Annecy want to ensure the game not only meets our high expectations but also those of our fans and players alike. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and can’t wait to show you more next month at E3!
It’s been a long time since we’ve actually seen the game running, and a lot more development power has been brought in since then. E3 needs to be big for The Division, because right now I’m sure many have even forgotten what it actually is.
For what it’s worth though, I do hope there’s something good waiting for us.
Last Updated: May 13, 2015
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:32
They lost me at MMO
Axon1988
May 13, 2015 at 08:13
I have to agree here. I was very excited about the game until they this came to light. Co-op would have been much better.
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 08:16
Yes. Absolutely. I love some co-op fun, but MMO takes so much away from a game. It just ends up feeling like a re-spawn fest.
Axon1988
May 13, 2015 at 08:28
Or a grind fest. I compare MMO games to games like Payday 2 and Just Cause 2 multiplayer. In JC2MP it is a constant respawning explosive mayhem episode. However you can group up with a select group and just move to your own area on the massive map and have fun there.
With payday 2, it’s where if the 4 players do not work together then the mission will fail. And it’s rewarding to work as a team. Which is probably one of the main reason why I play games.
Another good example is Insurgency, each class in the game plays a vital role.
40 Insane Frogs
May 13, 2015 at 10:17
Yeah, my interest also took a nose-dive after hearing it’s a “MMO shooter”. Destiny killed the genre for me (never again Activision, never again!). The only “MMO shooter” I’ll keep on playing is Warframe.
Ranting Raptor
May 13, 2015 at 07:34
meh
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 07:38
Yes, delay until the PC section is working PROPERLY!
In other news, 33% !!!
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:47
33% is all fair and nice. But even when it’s at 100% you still have to wait to be able to play it 😉
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 07:48
No matter, at least I will be ready hehe
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:49
READY TO WAIT! 😀
Man, I’m just as excited.
Lord Chaos
May 13, 2015 at 07:48
Congratulations, in SA standards that’s a pass.
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 07:49
So sad that it is true 🙁
HOW can it be considered passing if you only know 1 out of every 3 things?
Lord Chaos
May 13, 2015 at 07:50
How can a game be released with a 15GB patch?
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:51
How is Trevor able to walk in the sun without catching fire?
Krabby Paddy
May 13, 2015 at 08:10
Hey some publishers release 1 out of 3 working games at release and they still make money.
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 08:11
“It’s in the game.”
Jonah Cash
May 13, 2015 at 07:56
Hahaha!! I was at 33.5% this morning… But my 10mb line kicked in just after 07:20. I am already at 43.6%.
It’s not a race any more….
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 07:57
Aye 10 > 2
Lord Chaos
May 13, 2015 at 07:57
That’s what she said.
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 07:58
Indeed, and that is why my wife is so happy
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Mossel
May 13, 2015 at 08:07
hahahaha!!!! bam!
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:59
Jonah Cash uses Yrden sign
Blood Emperor Trevor
May 13, 2015 at 07:40
Yes well, we’ve all seen how people loved their games when they released them after only meeting their own expectations.
Umar
May 13, 2015 at 07:41
Not surprised. Downgrading graphics takes time.
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:46
Haha
40 Insane Frogs
May 13, 2015 at 10:18
Hahaha! Please take this meagre upvote!
Lord Chaos
May 13, 2015 at 07:47
Don’t support Ubisoft. Fallout 4 is coming.
😛
RinceThis
May 13, 2015 at 07:58
Lol. MM NO.
Captain JJ Browman
May 13, 2015 at 07:59
XD
Hammersteyn
May 13, 2015 at 08:04
Good, fix the bugs and release a proper game
Jonah Cash
May 13, 2015 at 08:07
I’m just scared that they don’t know what that is any more… I hope that the new AssCreed at least shows that they can still finish a game before they release it.
Krabby Paddy
May 13, 2015 at 08:04
As long as they amaze people at E3 and release a brilliant game on release it will … oh wait Ubisoft. Nevermind.
Marcus
May 13, 2015 at 08:05
NO! the date that was never set has been moved… fok man!
Admiral Chief
May 13, 2015 at 08:06
LOOOL
MariaESlocum
May 13, 2015 at 15:10
??Creat profit with Google at Home@nx24:::
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Mossel
May 13, 2015 at 08:10
Still looking forward to this. But they can delay it for another year sommer. Witcher 3 will keep me busy.
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
May 13, 2015 at 08:17
Publishers are realizing that Q1 can be a pathway to success.. I see this as a good thing.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
May 13, 2015 at 08:51
Not surprised at all…. I wonder though why they’re struggling as much as they are…
Matthew Holliday
May 13, 2015 at 08:56
The game looks alot less impressive for a 2016 game.
pity.
Sageville
May 13, 2015 at 09:42
I wish there was some methodology whereby when a developer delays we can be assured of no day one patches and a relatively incident free release….
One day I may even win the lotto or, god forbid, a LG random org competition….
Chule Gcanga
May 13, 2015 at 11:56
Still, Stoked though. I patiently wait..
Gr8_Balls_o_KFM_Fire
May 13, 2015 at 15:28
YET ANOTHER PATHETIC EXCUSE FOR POOR PLANNING!