At the Tokyo Game Show 2023, Ubisoft struck a blow! And with good reason: in a press release, the publisher made official the development of The Division 3, demonstrating the crucial importance of the The Division franchise in its long-term strategy. It was via this official press release that the French publisher revealed that Julian Gerighty, a key figure in the franchise's success, would be appointed Executive Producer of the license. However, this appointment will only come after the release of Star Wars Outlaws, another highly anticipated title overseen by Gerighty as Creative Director.
The announcement sparked enthusiasm among fans, especially in a context where two other games linked to the franchise are also in the pipeline, namely, The Division: Heartland and The Division Resurgence. This new opus, like its predecessors, will be developed by the Massive studio, under the leadership of Julian Gerighty, who will set up a dedicated team for this new adventure, while ensuring the addition of fresh content for The Division 2. Gerighty, with a rich history with the franchise as creative director on previous opuses, promises intriguing innovations, cutting-edge graphics and an immersive gameplay experience. This commitment is seen as an initiative to improve the consistency of the franchise, which he says is still in its infancy despite a community of over 40 million players.
The launch of this third installment marks Massive Entertainment 's return to the franchise, after major projects such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws. It has been made clear that the project is still in the early stages of pre-production, encouraging fans to be patient before diving into this new universe. In the meantime, the continuity of The Division 2 is assured with regular updates, while fans will also be able to discover Resurgence on mobile in early 2024, and Heartland, a survival-action game that promises exploration in a more rural setting. These various strategic moves demonstrateUbisoft 's determination to consolidate and expand The Division universe, creating diverse experiences for gamers.
Ubisoft 's announcement at Tokyo Game Show 2023 not only highlighted the franchise's promising future, but also underlined Julian Gerighty 's pivotal role in leading the franchise to new horizons. With The Division 3 still a few years away, the franchise's continuity and expansion are clearly mapped out, keeping ardent fans interested and perhaps attracting a new generation of gamers to the epic universe of this hit!
