Division 3 Producer Leaves Ubisoft to Work for DICE on Battlefield

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Just a week after hinting at a promising future for Ubisoft’s The Division, Julian Gerighty has announced he’s leaving Massive Entertainment to work at Battlefield Studios. This move comes at a pivotal moment for both game series. Battlefield has been struggling recently despite a strong start, while The Division is gaining momentum with new content planned for 2026. It will be interesting to see if this change in leadership affects the future direction of either franchise.

2026 will be a big year for Ubisoft’s The Division series, marking its 10th anniversary. Since The Division 2 launched in 2019, Ubisoft has consistently updated the game with new expansions, seasonal content, and events. Many thought support for the game would end after the ‘Warlords of New York’ expansion, but a committed team kept it going. This led to a renewed player base and the development of new seasons, including the ‘Battle for Brooklyn’ DLC. Currently, the team is working on the ‘Survivors’ experience and a completely new Division game.

The Division Franchises Loses Its Boss to EA

Despite a key leader leaving, the future looks promising for The Division. Julian Gerighty, who oversaw the franchise, announced his departure on social media, but expressed excitement for fans to see what the development team at Massive is currently working on. Massive Entertainment publicly thanked Gerighty for his contributions and wished him well in his new role at DICE. They also assured players that the team remains dedicated to The Division and will continue to deliver quality content.

It’s a bit unexpected to hear this news so soon after Julian Gerighty discussed The Division 3 at the New Game+ Showcase. Although he didn’t share many specifics, he described the game as incredibly ambitious and emphasized the team’s dedication to making it as successful as the original Division. The lack of concrete details suggests the game is still some time away from release.

Alongside news about The Division 3, Julian Gerighty discussed the new Division mobile game and a fresh experience called Survivors coming to The Division 2. Survivors is inspired by the popular DLC mode from the first Division game, but expanded and set in a snowy Washington D.C. The entire map from the original game will be affected by the weather, and the experience will include new features. Gerighty also confirmed that Magnus Jansén, who was the creative director on the first The Division, is leading the development of Survivors.

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By joining DICE, Gerighty likely aims to revitalize Battlefield 6. The game started strong with positive feedback during beta tests and at launch, but player numbers have recently dropped significantly. Adding to the challenges, the release of Season 2 has been delayed. Despite being the best-selling shooter of 2025, Battlefield 6 has faced technical problems, fan frustration with certain features and content, and criticism for its smaller maps. Fans are hoping the delayed Season 2 will finally address these issues and turn the game around.

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2026-01-16 21:38