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Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s The Division: Resurgencea new free mobile third-person shooter RPG game from the Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise.
The Division Resurgence is a “canon opus” with a new storyline, different classes and challenging enemy factions, Ubisoft said.
The game will be available for iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play. Players can now apply for a chance to participate in upcoming tests.
The move to mobile is a big step for Ubisoft, and it’s consistent with other similar moves in the gaming industry. Electronic Arts launched a mobile version of Apex Legends and Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Mobile had over 500 million downloads. It seems that Ubisoft takes the mobile market as seriously as its rivals.
The Division Resurgence brings the The Division experience to wearable devices. Players will see a new and independent story set in a “vast open world” where they can roam freely in a detailed urban environment with high-quality graphics, the company said.
The game can be played solo or co-op with a variety of player-versus-environment (PvE) activities, from story missions to world activities. This new chapter builds on all the original game modes and brings new gear and weapons to try out.
Set in a post-crisis modern-day New York City, The Division Resurgence offers a new perspective on key events that took place in The Division and The Division 2.
In The Division, a pandemic spread by paper money is wiping out much of humanity, and social order is collapsing in places like New York City. In the mobile game, chaos continues to wreak havoc in New York, and as first-wave agents representing the Strategic Homeland Division, players are tasked with protecting civilians from enemy factions and helping them build a brighter future. Players will discover new characters with deep backstories and powerful enemies.
Players can customize their characters by collecting and upgrading their gear to face any threat they encounter. As they level up and improve their skills, players unlock new specializations with unique signature weapons and gadgets that they can swap out at any time. This new strategic element allows players to try out new skills and find the best co-op synergy with fellow division agents, all at their fingertips.
The Division: Resurgence is being developed and optimized for mobile platforms, with controls and user interface tailored to provide a smooth experience on handheld devices for both experienced and newcomers to the franchise.
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