It’s been almost 10 years since we first stepped foot in Ubisoft’s extraction shooter, The Division — yeah, I know — and it looks like the developer will celebrate by giving fans a chance to replay the experience in “definitive edition” form.
While not confirmed by Ubisoft, advertising for an unannounced Definitive Edition has popped up in Japan, along with what looks to be hoodies, caps, and tees inspired by The Division’s anniversary, although it appears those are just prizes for players jumping into the game at an esports event rather than simply being available to buy.
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What does this mean for us? Well, we’re not quite sure. What we can say is The Division — which was announced at E3 2013 with a trailer that became one of the most talked-about of the show — broke sales records for Ubisoft, and a 10-year anniversary sure does seem to be a good time to remind us it exists. With the anniversary coming up in March, hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for confirmation.
And in case you were wondering, yes, two years on from its announcement, Ubisoft is indeed still working on The Division 3. And while it has yet to show off the game or provide us with a release date, its chief developer recently said he believes it will have as big an impact as The Division 1.
“So, The Division 3 is in production, right? This is not a secret. It’s been announced. It’s shaping up to be a monster,” Gerighty said, speaking during the New Game+ Showcase 2026. “I can’t really say anything more than that. But this is, within these walls in Massive, we are working extremely hard on something that I think will be as big an impact as Division 1 was.”
Meanwhile, support for The Division 2 continues with various updates, and a team in Paris is putting the final touches of a The Division mobile game. The Division Heartland, a free-to-play spin-off, entered development in 2020 but was canceled in 2024.
Two months ago, Massive Entertainment introduced what it called a ‘voluntary career transition program,’ (the studio asked its staff to volunteer to be laid off) as part of a move to focus on The Division franchise and its Snowdrop game engine. It came as part of significant restructuring at Ubisoft that has seen multiple studio closures and rounds of layoffs. Massive Entertainment’s Star Wars Outlaws, released in 2024, was a big sales disappointment for Ubisoft, despite significant development and marketing costs.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
