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''The Division'' is inspired by [[Operation Dark Winter]] and [[National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive|Directive 51]], real-world events which "revealed how vulnerable we've [the [[United States]] have] become"; society has become "fragile" and "complex". In the game, a [[disease]] that spreads on [[Black Friday (shopping)|Black Friday]] causes the [[United States]] to collapse in five days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goldfarb |first=Andrew |date=June 10, 2013 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-open-world-tom-clancy-rpg-the-division-announced |title=E3 2013: Open World Tom Clancy RPG The Division Announced |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=August 20, 2013}}</ref> The player is part of a group called the "Strategic Homeland Division (SHD)", or "The Division" for short. This group was established to combat the threat brought about by the outbreak and are given direct authority by the President of the United States to do whatever it takes to "save what remains" in a massive multiplayer online situation, putting them against [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]-controlled enemies, as well as other players in the game. |
''The Division'' is inspired by [[Operation Dark Winter]] and [[National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive|Directive 51]], real-world events which "revealed how vulnerable we've [the [[United States]] have] become"; society has become "fragile" and "complex". In the game, a [[disease]] that spreads on [[Black Friday (shopping)|Black Friday]] causes the [[United States]] to collapse in five days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goldfarb |first=Andrew |date=June 10, 2013 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/10/e3-2013-open-world-tom-clancy-rpg-the-division-announced |title=E3 2013: Open World Tom Clancy RPG The Division Announced |publisher=[[IGN]] |accessdate=August 20, 2013}}</ref> The player is part of a group called the "Strategic Homeland Division (SHD)", or "The Division" for short. This group was established to combat the threat brought about by the outbreak and are given direct authority by the President of the United States to do whatever it takes to "save what remains" in a massive multiplayer online situation, putting them against [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]-controlled enemies, as well as other players in the game.rytrytrytrytrytrytrytry |
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Revision as of 03:17, 26 August 2014
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| Developer(s) | Ubisoft Massive Ubisoft Reflections[2] Ubisoft Red Storm[3] |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Director(s) | Ryan Barnard |
| Composer(s) | Ola Strandh[4] |
| Engine | Snowdrop |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
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| Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online game, third-person shooter, action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Tom Clancy's The Division is an upcoming massively multiplayer online third-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Red Storm under the Tom Clancy brand for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[5] It was announced during Ubisoft's E3 2013 press conference, together with a seven minute gameplay demo and is set to release in 2015.[1]
Plot
The Division is inspired by Operation Dark Winter and Directive 51, real-world events which "revealed how vulnerable we've [the United States have] become"; society has become "fragile" and "complex". In the game, a disease that spreads on Black Friday causes the United States to collapse in five days.[6] The player is part of a group called the "Strategic Homeland Division (SHD)", or "The Division" for short. This group was established to combat the threat brought about by the outbreak and are given direct authority by the President of the United States to do whatever it takes to "save what remains" in a massive multiplayer online situation, putting them against AI-controlled enemies, as well as other players in the game.rytrytrytrytrytrytrytry
Development
The Division was originally being developed as an eighth generation consoles exclusive.[7] However, shortly after the game's unveiling, Ubisoft released the following statement on the game's official Twitter account:
[...] We are optimizing the experience for next gen consoles. However, we are not ruling out any platforms for the future.[8]
Ubisoft however asks PC gamers to show interest in the game by signing petitions, and then they'll decide.[9][10]
On August 20, 2013, Ubisoft announced that the game would be released for PC on Microsoft Windows as a result of the "vocal and passionate PC community."[11]
On May 15, 2014, it was announced that "The Division" will be delayed to 2015, according to an anonymous source inside Ubisoft Massive studio. "The game engine works well, it's not done, but works well. The actual game development has barely started, however," said the anonymous insider. The Division uses the Snowdrop engine, which was developed exclusively for the eighth generation of consoles. On June 5, 2014 Ubisoft revealed that The Division will be showcased at E3 2014 before Activision reopened Sierra Entertainment in August 7, 2014.[12]
References
- ^ a b Fenlon, Wes (May 15, 2014). "Tom Clancy's The Division delayed to 2015". PC Gamer. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (February 2, 2014). "The Division being co-developed by Ubisoft Reflections and Massive". Polygon. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ Scammell, David (April 9, 2014). "Red Storm teams up with Ubisoft Massive on The Division". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- ^ Greening, Chris. "The Division composed by Ubisoft Massive in-house musician". Game Music Online. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ LeJacq, Yannick (June 10, 2013). "Ubisoft unveils Tom Clancy game 'The Division'". NBC News. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ Goldfarb, Andrew (June 10, 2013). "E3 2013: Open World Tom Clancy RPG The Division Announced". IGN. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ "The Division homepage". Ubisoft. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ "Tweet about other platforms". Twitter. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ^ Papadopoulos, John (June 14, 2014). "Ubisoft asks PC gamers to show interest about The Division, petition almost hits its initial goal". DSOGaming. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Savage, Phil (June 17, 2013). "The Division: Ubisoft encourages players to sign PC petition – over 50,000 do". PC Gamer. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- ^ Pitcher, Jenna (August 20, 2013). "The Division confirmed for Windows PC". Polygon. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ Karmali, Luke (May 15, 2014). "The Division may be Delayed to 2015". IGN. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
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