The Division 2’s managing director, David Polfeldt, recently spoke with GamesIndustry.biz about how the forthcoming sequel will improve upon the original. Comparing the difference between The Division and The Division 2 to a first and second marriage, Polfeldt promises his team has learned a lesson in preparing for the long-term.
It’s clear from the extent Polfeldt dives into the marital simile that he takes player concerns seriously and is dedicated to fixing what is likely The Division’s most common complaint: the paltry endgame. Although DLC packs and frequent patches worked to gradually improve the post-campaign experience, early impressions of the game proved difficult for the developers to overcome. This time, however, Polfeldt hopes to deliver an experience that will be enjoyed for years to come.
While it’s undoubtedly a good thing that the developers are focusing on longevity, they would be wise not to ignore the passionate disdain gamers have for pay-to-win business models. The Division 2 received serious pushback this week when pre-orders opened and revealed that special editions of the game will give players more storage space as a bonus for spending the extra dough.
Those eager to judge for themselves whether they should keep an eye on The Division 2 can check out the most recent trailer released at Gamescom 2018, where the new Washington D.C. setting is seen in glorious detail.
The Division 2 is geared for release March 15, 2019 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
