The Division: Definitive Edition is Suddenly Being Released Today

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Ubisoft recently launched a Definitive Edition of the original Tom Clancy’s The Division, but it’s missing one noticeable feature. First released in 2016, The Division immersed players in a New York City ravaged by the ‘Dollar Flu,’ a pandemic that struck on Black Friday and ultimately crippled the nation. To combat the crisis, the government deployed the Strategic Homeland Division – secret agents who were prepared to restore order.

The Division has become a very successful series for Ubisoft, leading to a sequel in 2019, a mobile game, and a third installment currently being made. Currently, The Division 2 is experiencing renewed popularity thanks to ongoing updates, new seasonal content, the ‘Battle for Brooklyn’ expansion, and special events, including the return of the popular Survival mode with exclusive rewards. 2026 will mark the 10th anniversary of The Division, and Ubisoft has hinted at announcements throughout the year, though the recent release of a Definitive Edition has surprised some fans.

Ubisoft Shadow Launches The Division: Definitive Edition

The long-awaited Definitive Edition of The Division is now available for purchase digitally on PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox, without any prior announcement. This version includes the original 2016 game, all of its expansion content, and previously released cosmetic packs such as the Sports Fan and Parade packs. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything included:

  • Tom Clancy’s The Division
  • Season Pass
  • Season Pass Exclusive Outfits
  • Expansion I: Underground
  • Expansion II: Survival
  • Expansion III: Last Stand
  • Sawed-off Shotgun
  • Frontline Outfit Pack
  • Let it Snow Pack
  • Military Specialists Outfits Pack
  • Parade Pack
  • Sports Fan Outfit Pack
  • Streets of New York Outfit Bundle
  • Marine Forces Outfits Pack
  • Upper East Side Outfit Pack
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With the franchise celebrating its 10th anniversary, releasing a collection like this is a smart move, particularly for players of the newest game who might not have experienced the original. However, The Division: Definitive Edition is largely the same as the Gold Edition, simply adding some cosmetic items and pre-order bonuses. It’s not a full remake, which many fans were hoping for. While you can play the Definitive Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X, it doesn’t have versions specifically built for those consoles and won’t offer improved performance utilizing the new hardware. There will likely be some visual improvements and the recent performance patch will help, but players expecting substantial upgrades will probably be disappointed that Ubisoft didn’t go further.

Image via Ubisoft

Despite recent news, many fans are still hoping Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have more celebrations planned for the franchise’s upcoming anniversary. There’s already something to be excited about: a new game mode called Survivors is in development for The Division 2. Building on the idea of the original extraction mode, Survivors will take place on a snow-covered Washington, D.C. map, challenging players to both gather resources and survive the extreme cold. Magnus Jansén and his team are creating a truly harsh environment where players will need to carefully balance risk and reward.

Beyond the new survival game, Massive Entertainment has also revealed that The Division 3 is currently being made. Julian Gerighty, a former lead on the project, even said it’s looking incredibly promising. While he couldn’t share specific details, he assured fans the team is working hard and expects the game to be as influential as the first Division. With development underway for a couple of years now, many fans are hoping for a first look during the series’ upcoming anniversary.

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2026-02-03 19:36