The Division is quickly turning into Ubisoft’s second mythical unicorn. Despite the fact that we keep hearing about it, it’s been a long time since anyone outside the Private Alpha has actually seen the game running. Now that the game got pushed back to 2016, it could end up staying that way for a long time – unless Ubisoft follow through on their supposed beta plans.
Although not explicitly, formally announced, Ubisoft has alluded to a possible Division beta in the near future. That’s not all that surprising, considering nearly every single online title has a public beta at some point. When that beta might arrive, however, is a complete mystery.
Speaking during a Ubisoft earnings call earlier this week (the same one that announced the delay of the title), Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot allied to a public test being part of the game’s development roadmap.
“We want to make sure we have enough feedback from consumers from alpha and betas to polish it as much as possible before the launch. So that it comes to the market with the best experience possible.”
The game is currently in some form of a closed Alpha, and I suspect it’s going to stay that way for a while still. Public betas are used more for marketing than actual testing purposes most of the time – so don’t expect it months ahead of launch next year.
Unless Ubisoft pull an EA and announced one limited test straight after E3. One can hope, right?
Last Updated: May 14, 2015
Captain JJ Browman
May 14, 2015 at 15:33
I’m getting the feeling that The Division is going to be Destiny in New York.
Admiral Chief
May 14, 2015 at 15:54
Or 4 squadmates vs a monster and it’s DLC minions
Blood Emperor Trevor
May 14, 2015 at 15:42
The Last Division #StayStrongUmar
HairyEwok
May 14, 2015 at 15:43
Look I’m all for the whole keeping it back to get the game better and more optimized but come on, surely they have some degree in time management to give a proper release date…… Also i found Hammersteyn while browsing the web…. He is the One.
http://i.minus.com/icFGdg2BQMnfb.gif
Captain JJ Browman
May 14, 2015 at 15:45
I knew it!
This is excellent btw.
Hammersteyn
May 14, 2015 at 15:46
Still could not save the trilogy, even with all my upvotes :'(
Captain JJ Browman
May 14, 2015 at 15:47
You tried.
Hammersteyn
May 14, 2015 at 15:47
Aslo, this is probably the best gif I’ve seen in a while
ReaperOfSquirrels
May 14, 2015 at 15:56
People have way too much time on their hands… also this is awesome.
Krabby Paddy
May 14, 2015 at 15:47
Beta before launch? I thought Ubisoft does that after launch?
Ranting Raptor
May 14, 2015 at 15:48
*during*
Captain JJ Browman
May 14, 2015 at 15:48
Hehe
I’ve heard the rumours of some games actually out of beta. Sounds crazy though.
Hammersteyn
May 14, 2015 at 15:50
Hopefully Ubifsoft doesn’t Rainbow Six the hell out of this with DLC
Blood Emperor Trevor
May 14, 2015 at 15:54
…
40 Insane Frogs
May 14, 2015 at 17:16
Odin’s beard! The more I read about this game, the less interested I’m becoming. Wow!