Although regularly occupied with The Division 2, developer Massive Entertainment has continued working elsewhere with another release – Star Wars Outlaws. Our review for it scored 7/10 when releasing in 2024. “Star Wars Outlaws is visually stunning, but beneath its beauty, there are some rough edges. Despite these flaws, I remain optimistic that Star Wars Outlaws will improve significantly with further updates and community feedback,” we wrote.
The game is also left on a questionable path for further development. In that, the game was reported as of October 2024 to sell only 1 million units which far undermines internal projections by Ubisoft. Additionally, the game also turned heads when Ubisoft decided to release the game on Steam. Not even half a year into its lifespan did the firm ship Star Wars Outlaws on Steam later that November.
Now back on the topic of The Division 2, Massive Entertainment reveals the latest expansion for the 2019 open-world shooter is coming next month under the moniker ‘Battle for Brooklyn’. You can watch the gameplay deep dive in the video below:
“Battle for Brooklyn will bring players back to New York City in autumn, a new time of year not yet featured in the franchise. Residents have been living relatively peaceful lives in the post-pandemic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. While some of these areas may look familiar to veteran Division players, others are entirely new and hold a fresh crop of secrets and challenges, and the narrative will be approachable for new players as well as seasoned Agents.
“The main threat comes from the Cleaners and Rikers, who have crossed the river from Manhattan armed with the deadly Purple Flame: a corrosive new twist on their arsenal that will force players to rethink their tactics. As they progress through the linear campaign, either solo or in co-op, players will uncover how the Cleaners are producing the Purple Flame and fight to thwart the planned attack on civilians,” Ubisoft adds.
“In Battle for Brooklyn, players can unlock a reimagined take on Smart Cover, a skill first introduced in The Division that allows players to reinforce cover points. Offensive and defensive variants, as well as applications for PVE and PVP, will make Smart Cover an impactful addition. The Catalyst Exotic Mask is exclusive to the DLC, and will grant bonuses for dealing and receiving status effect damage.”
How excited are you for this new The Division 2 DLC?
The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn arrives on May 27, 2025 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Source: Ubisoft
