Ubisoft Massive has announced key details regarding the upcoming expansion for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, titled Battle for Brooklyn. Scheduled for release on May 27, this DLC will be available for both PC and console players at a price of $14.99. Buyers of The Division 2 Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition will receive the expansion at no additional cost. These editions include the base game, the Warlords of New York expansion, 50 stash slots, and a level 40 boost, enabling players to dive directly into the Battle for Brooklyn storyline. Additionally, the Ultimate Edition features 1000 bonus Premium Credits and the Year 1 Pass, which grants access to special endgame content and exclusive missions.
New Features and Gameplay
Battle for Brooklyn revisits the iconic location from the original game, providing fresh opportunities for exploration and interaction. The missions in this DLC are designed to deliver a tailored narrative experience, allowing players to engage deeply with the story without becoming bogged down by excessive side quests. Developers estimate that completing the main narrative arc will take players between six to ten hours. Notably, players will encounter the Cleaners equipped with a new “Purple Flame” weapon that causes a corrosive effect, diminishing the player character’s maximum armor.
Game Mechanics and Updates
Returning to the gameplay is the Smart Cover system, which has been redesigned for both PvE and PvP scenarios. This system now offers enhanced offensive and defensive buffs, increasing boss resistance for all allied players. Gamers can choose between two versions of Smart Cover: Precision Smart Cover and Fortified Smart Cover, each tailored with distinct stats for player-versus-player interactions.
Future Developments
Looking ahead, Ubisoft Massive shared insights into what players can anticipate for Year 7 of The Division 2. The development team will concentrate on three main areas: refining the onboarding journey for newcomers, enriching the endgame experience, and ensuring that seasonal content becomes a central element of the game. They also hinted at plans to create a more dynamic open world that reacts to players’ actions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and allowing the unlocking of exotic blueprints.