The Division. Are we interested?

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You got a link to it?

Here

Leaked footage of The Division that appeared online earlier today was taken from a pre-alpha build and is "not representative of the game's current quality", Ubisoft has said.

A short video clip of the game's internal Xbox One pre-alpha test (below) was posted online by VG247 Italy earlier today, along with a pair of screenshots reported to be from the same build. But in a statement provided to VideoGamer.com, Ubisoft said:

"These low resolution images and video originate from a pre-alpha test currently organized by the development team to evaluate the server infrastructure in a real world setting. A large portion of the game features have been removed in this build and therefore is not representative of the game's current quality.

Source - Here

 

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Is this using the same engine as Watchdogs per chance?

No this engine is custom made for the game and is called snowdrop. Looks ace

The real question is, will we still be able to shut the car doors?

I find it quite interesting that games these days seem to have an aversion to functional doors given that they were implemented fairly well in games 10 years ago. There are not very many modern multiplayer shooter based games with actual working doors in buildings these days, maybe The Division will change that!

 

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This needs to hurry up and release. Need something new to play for a few weeks before giving up on it cos it sucks.

Like every new game being released.

Im hoping this will be a new long term game

 

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Inteligence Annex #6 Was just released

Link to full article

When you start to see signs of the virus it’s likely the Cleaners won’t be too far away. As they get closer you’ll hear the rumble of their flame throwers and see the glow in the distance, especially at night. They leave a trail of fiery destruction everywhere they go so if you start seeing burnt out cars, charred bodies and cracked black tarmac you might want to change course.”

The Cleaners, while very organized and in control of certain areas will also roam the map in an effort to control and eliminate the virus. Because of this, engagements with them will vary wildly depending on how you encounter them.

EDIT :

Have edited OP ( refer to EDIT #4 ) to contain all of the Annex's

 

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Edited OP with new anticipated release date announced by ubisoft. Also Ubisoft have confirmed that something to do with the division will be at E3 this year !

 

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Downgrade was obvious

I have literally just updated this on the OP. Hmm i can't personally say i noticed a graphical downgrade, but my eyes are on fire after work and im on a phone atm!

To me the gameplay still looks stunning

EDIT : Not to mention that the gameplay video is from a xbone so i reserve judgement and hope for now though i really was hoping ubisoft would have learnt from watchdogs???

 

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ubisoft learn nothing

http://www.polygon.com/e3-2015/2015...t=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

I really wish the guy who was talking about stealing his game was smart enough to leave his real address ect for his twitter details so we can all have a laugh when he gets punished .

 

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Actually, I agree here, there's doesn't seem to have been a noticeable downgrade.

However that doesn't mean it's not going to be another UbiGame (tm).

I reckon:

Police Stations as the "outposts",

You have to climb mobile phone towers to reveal the map, and then rappel down into dumpsters.

For 100% completion, you'll have to find 100 mobile phones scattered around the city to listen to voicemails left on them.

You'll be able to craft new holsters and armour by finding backpack "stashes" lying around, and by salvaging from shops.

YES!

Was joking about this the other day with friends. Though let's at least make it realistic and find the hidden NSA phone tapping boxes.

EDIT : Also another thing that i did notice is the clear advertisement of light machine guns New weapon class it seems

 

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The what?

There is a man at my door, does anyone recognise him in this picture I just took

 

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http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/06/15/e3-2015-the-division-our-first-hands-on-impressions#

Faith restored

Really nice little bit about the shop floor demo.

As i said i still can't see a graphical downgrade think it looks stunning and game play looks ace

 

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Is this purely online or does it have an SP campaign?

The game is a strictly online only open world first person shooter rpg with heavy player interaction, whilst the game is designed to be played in teams it is possible to still play the campaign solo, but you still have to be online and still face the threat of AI and PVP

 

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not excited expecting ubisoft to ruin it will not be buying till actually out and reviewed

Can't fault you on this caution. Can we still expect to see you online if you find that it is a well reviewed game.

Unfortunately i see a lot of people understandably boycotting Ubisoft with the track record of late. However i am one who thinks they should be given opportunity to redeem themselves.

 

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im trying not to be exited but at the moment, this does look pretty epic. Im sure it will be a broken mess when its released but at the moment I am quite optomistic.

I thought the same with the original release window. But with almost 2 years of delays. I can't help but think they have done that with good reason. Hopefully as they continue to emphasize the reason being they want it to be the experience it should be. Pray it be true.

 

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Watching another trailer and really enjoyed it. Anyone pre-ordered?

No but only because i would REALLY like a copy of it on steam and not uplay. Even though i know it will only launch through uplay anyway i would still like it on my steam library

 

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if AMD have released drivers sure

See you in 2019

 

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To be fair to all the above comments. The PC Gaming industry is being pooped on massively to make the next generation of consoles seem more powerful/able to compete. I almost cried when i saw someone asking for Star Citizen to launch on XBONE....... rlly....

At the end of the day though graphics aren't the king of gaming despite them being extraordinarily nice to have. I will still take good game play over all else. I still don't think it will be downgraded from what we saw in 13, they must know they are on thin ice with arguably their biggest potential customer and would struggle to survive another watchdogs.

 

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Anyone seen the jackfrags gameplay video?

 

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It's Ubisoft. They're ruin it.

Whilst i am trying my best to trust in their promise not to ruin it. This picture comes to mind

 

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I saw a journalist talking about this, he said he would be surprised if there was 'total' freedom of movement through the city; he said he would not be surprised if the city was split up in to smaller playable maps.

That is something i also expect however i don't think it will be too drastic, maybe 4-5 different areas depending on the size of the map.

EDIT " Added To OP "

Beta Signup for PC : HERE

To sign up scroll down on the page, click "Join the waiting list" Select your platform and press next, now a new window will open prompting you to sign into your Uplay account. Once you are logged in it will actually ask you for a beta code ( i think this is for those who pre ordered ) just leave it blank and press next if it all goes well it should tell you that you have successfully joined the waiting list and that you will be emailed if you are chosen.

 

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Thanks for the heads up!

No problem , As far as i know they have not even announced this :L and it seems pretty out of the way. Very misleading how they say play it first on XBONE followed by coming early 2016 to all platforms, must be 2 betas ( i thought by coming early 2016 to all platforms they were talking about the release date.