The Division 2: Post-launch and Year 1 Pass Content Revealed
Ubisoft lays out plans for the Year 1 Content for their upcoming sequel The Division 2, with free content for all players that includes: New Story Content, 8 player raid and more!
Tackle new challenges in the upcoming open world sequel The Division 2 when it launches next month. Ubisoft has today announced their plans to support the game post-launch with a variety of things to look forward to in the future, including story content, new activities and even the first 8 player raid! The team wants players to have a fresh experience over their time with the game and wants to keep delivering new content to everyone. Over the course of the first Year players will be able to take on 3 Story Episodes that offer new experiences and new Specializations for everyone to try out.
The Episodes will offer new missions to tackle and narrative gameplay to push the story forward, which will all be available for free post-launch.:
- The first Episode, D.C. Outskirts: Expeditions will take you to the surrounding areas of Washington as you chase down elite members of the Outcasts and the Black Tusks and fight for the liberation of the city in new locations.
- The second Episode, Pentagon: The Last Castle will bring you to one of America's most iconic locations to unveil what secrets lie inside this well protected maze.
- Our third Episode will conclude Year 1 of The Division 2 and pave the way for more thrilling content.
The Division 2 Year 1 Pass Content
Not only will we be getting a slew of Free Content, but players will also be able to get their hands on a Year 1 Pass, that offers some exclusive content and early access to Episodes and Specializations (which will be free to all players regardless).
Here's a look at what players will get with their Year 1 Pass for The Division 2:
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7-Day Early Access to Episode Narrative Content
- Owners of the Pass will have a 7-day early access to the narrative content only, included in all Year 1 Episodes. Instant unlock of the Year 1 Specializations
- At launch, The Division 2 will include three Specializations, instantly available to everyone when reaching max level (Level 30).
- Throughout Year 1, we will release three additional Specializations for your agent. Year 1 Pass holders will unlock these new specializations as soon as they're released.
- For those who do not have the Year 1 Pass, specializations will be released at the same time, but must be unlocked over time through gameplay.
- Year 1 Pass holders will also be able to earn exclusive cosmetic items with each Specialization's release.
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Exclusive Access to Classified Assignments
- Over the course of Year 1, Pass holders will have exclusive access to 8 Classified Assignments, which will provide more story behind the events leading to your arrival in D.C.
- Completing each assignment will award you with a unique and exclusive backpack trophy to customize your Agent's look.
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Additional Bounties and Projects
- Bounties in The Division 2 are special tasks to eliminate specific enemy targets, while Projects are assignments to complete various tasks around D.C.
- As a Year 1 Pass holder, you will get access to one additional Bounty per week and one extra Project per day for a Challenging mission.
- Note: This perk ends on March 1st, 2020.
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Exclusive Cosmetic Items
- Year 1 Pass holders will get access to these exclusive rewards: the Agent Ward Outfit and the Scout emote.
The Year 1 Pass is included with the Gold / Ultimate Editions of the game and will also be available as a separate purchase when The Division 2 launches on March 15th.
Post-Launch Monetization Plans
The team wants to make things as balanced as they can for the game, which is why at launch they'll be two ways to unlock additional content for The Division:
First and foremost is the Year 1 Pass, lined out in detail above.
Secondly, we have the in-game Apparel Store, where players are able to directly purchase cosmetic items for purchasable Premium Credits. This option exists for those who wish to know exactly what they are buying and are looking to acquire a specific cosmetic item.
After launch the team is going to add Apparel Caches, which will contain cosmetic items only and does not include any weapons, crafting materials or other gear. Simply put, these Caches will not give any player an advantage and are only to alter your appearance.
Our intention is for players to organically earn new pieces of Apparel as they enjoy the many different activities of The Division 2; getting cosmetics from gameplay should be fun, exciting and rewarding. For those who wish to speed up this process, or acquire specific Apparel, there will be choices to directly purchase individual cosmetics in the Apparel Store, or via Event Caches post launch.
Play the Open Beta this weekend
Don't forget you'll be able to play the game for Free this Weekend from March 1st - 4th, which will give players a final chance to try out the game before the launch in a few weeks. For more info on the Open Beta, including launch times and rewards you can earn take a look here.
The Division 2 launches on March 15th (or 12th for Gold/Ultimate owners). Pre-order today and get a free bonus game with your purchase on PC from either Watch_Dogs 2, Ghost Recon: Widllands or Far Cry: Primal! You can also save even more when you pay with paysafecard at the checkout. Not sure which version to get? Take a look at our version comparison guide for more help!