One of Ubisoft’s strongest open-world series is setting its sights incredibly high with its third chapter. The Division 3 is still in its infancy, but Massive Entertainment is already going all in.

The Division is one of those franchises that Ubisoft has no intention of abandoning, regardless of how many years pass between major releases. Proof of this is not only the fact that the second game is receiving the Survivors expansion, which adds survival and extraction layers to the gameplay, but also that long-time players have their eyes on something even bigger.

The third installment has already been officially confirmed, and Ubisoft itself considers it a “monster” in terms of scale, impact, and ambition. Julian Gerighty, executive producer of the series, spoke about the project during the New Game+ Showcase, where he was also promoting the upcoming mobile spin-off, The Division Resurgence. During the event, Gerighty emphasized that The Division 3 is already in development and that Massive Entertainment is working intensively on the new entry.

“It’s no secret, we’ve already announced it, and it’s going to be a monster of a game,” the executive said. Gerighty went even further by adding that “we’re building something that could have as much impact as The Division 1,” although he did not share any details about the setting, gameplay, or a potential release window.

This restrained communication is striking, especially considering Ubisoft’s vast portfolio, as the reveal of the third installment was far more subdued than the company’s traditionally spectacular presentations.

Even So, The Division 3 Is Still in an Early Stage of Development

Despite the official confirmation, many questions remain unanswered. The team structure was finalized just over a year ago, which suggests that the game is still in the early phases of development. It is also unclear whether last year’s layoffs at Massive Entertainment had any effect on the project, or when players can expect to see the first tangible progress.

What is certain is that Ubisoft is fully backing Gerighty, who took over leadership of the entire franchise in 2023 after completing his work as creative director on Star Wars Outlaws. For now, fans will have to settle for the limited information available and the sky-high ambitions of Massive Entertainment.

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