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    The Division 2 Lauch - Everything You Need To Know



    Our teams are getting ready for The Division 2's release. Early access begins on March 12 at midnight local time in each country for eligible editions. The full launch of the game will follow on March 15 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

    The Division 2 is a seamless online experience, giving you the freedom to play solo or coop up to four players and to engage not only in the story-driven campaign, but also in a robust endgame with new progression, a new faction, and new activities. Players will also be able to test their skills against other players in intense PVP activities, with three different Dark Zones and 4v4 Skirmish and Domination modes.

    As you get ready to gear up for deployment in Washington, DC, read on for details about preload timing; game and title update install sizes; and what time the game servers officially open.

    PRELOAD (DIGITAL PURCHASES ONLY)

    Players who have purchased digital copies of any editions can begin preloading now for Xbox One & PC.

    On PlayStation 4, timing varies depending on your region:

    In Europe: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can start preloading now, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 11 at 12:01 AM local time.

    In the Americas: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can preload the game starting March 10 at 12:01 AM EST, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 13 at 12:01 AM EST.

    In Asia/Japan/Korea: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can preload the game starting March 10 at 12:01 AM HKT/JST/KST, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 13 at 12:01 AM HKT/JST/KST.

    DOWNLOAD & INSTALL SIZES

    XBOX ONE AND PC: If you purchased the game on disc, begin by installing the game. You will then be prompted to download and install Title Update 1; expect a 48-52 GB download, depending on your region and preferred language. Whether you installed the game from a disc or bought it digitally, the final HDD install size, including the patch, will be 48-52 GB.

    PS4: If you purchased a physical copy of the game, begin installing from the disc. Provided you are online, your console will simultaneously download Title Update 1 while you install it. Expect a 48-52 GB download for Title Update 1, depending on your region and preferred language. If you purchased a digital copy of the game, expect a 88-92 GB download that comprises both the game and Title Update 1. Whether installed from a disc or downloaded digitally, the final HDD install size will be between 88-92 GB.

    TITLE UPDATE 1.5

    Additionally, starting March 11, you will be prompted to download and install Title Update 1.5; expect about 2Gb in download, depending on your platform, region and preferred language.

    Title Update 1.5 mainly addresses occurrences of audio missing or cutting out experienced by some during Open Beta.

    AVAILABILITY TIMING - MIND THE SPOILERS!


    The Division 2 will be available on March 12, midnight local time for all players in every country. Therefore, players from Australia and New Zealand will be the first to access the game. From there, you can expect videos and coverage to start being published online. This also means that players who get a copy of the game earlier than March 12 will not be able to start playing until the servers are live.

    If you are unsure of the specifics for your personal case, please feel free to check our FAQ on release and preload dates and our FAQ on Title Updates.

    As usual, we would love to hear your feedback, questions and thoughts, so please join us on our forums or tweet our way with #AskTheDivision2!







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    The Division 2 Lauch - Everything You Need To Know



    Our teams are getting ready for The Division 2's release. Early access begins on March 12 at midnight local time in each country for eligible editions. The full launch of the game will follow on March 15 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

    The Division 2 is a seamless online experience, giving you the freedom to play solo or coop up to four players and to engage not only in the story-driven campaign, but also in a robust endgame with new progression, a new faction, and new activities. Players will also be able to test their skills against other players in intense PVP activities, with three different Dark Zones and 4v4 Skirmish and Domination modes.

    As you get ready to gear up for deployment in Washington, DC, read on for details about preload timing; game and title update install sizes; and what time the game servers officially open.

    PRELOAD (DIGITAL PURCHASES ONLY)

    Players who have purchased digital copies of any editions can begin preloading now for Xbox One & PC.

    On PlayStation 4, timing varies depending on your region:

    In Europe: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can start preloading now, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 11 at 12:01 AM local time.

    In the Americas: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can preload the game starting March 10 at 12:01 AM EST, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 13 at 12:01 AM EST.

    In Asia/Japan/Korea: Gold and Ultimate Edition owners can preload the game starting March 10 at 12:01 AM HKT/JST/KST, while Standard Edition owners will be able to preload the game beginning March 13 at 12:01 AM HKT/JST/KST.

    DOWNLOAD & INSTALL SIZES

    XBOX ONE AND PC: If you purchased the game on disc, begin by installing the game. You will then be prompted to download and install Title Update 1; expect a 48-52 GB download, depending on your region and preferred language. Whether you installed the game from a disc or bought it digitally, the final HDD install size, including the patch, will be 48-52 GB.

    PS4: If you purchased a physical copy of the game, begin installing from the disc. Provided you are online, your console will simultaneously download Title Update 1 while you install it. Expect a 48-52 GB download for Title Update 1, depending on your region and preferred language. If you purchased a digital copy of the game, expect a 88-92 GB download that comprises both the game and Title Update 1. Whether installed from a disc or downloaded digitally, the final HDD install size will be between 88-92 GB.

    TITLE UPDATE 1.5

    Additionally, starting March 11, you will be prompted to download and install Title Update 1.5; expect about 2Gb in download, depending on your platform, region and preferred language.

    Title Update 1.5 mainly addresses occurrences of audio missing or cutting out experienced by some during Open Beta.

    AVAILABILITY TIMING - MIND THE SPOILERS!


    The Division 2 will be available on March 12, midnight local time for all players in every country. Therefore, players from Australia and New Zealand will be the first to access the game. From there, you can expect videos and coverage to start being published online. This also means that players who get a copy of the game earlier than March 12 will not be able to start playing until the servers are live.

    If you are unsure of the specifics for your personal case, please feel free to check our FAQ on release and preload dates and our FAQ on Title Updates.

    As usual, we would love to hear your feedback, questions and thoughts, so please join us on our forums or tweet our way with #AskTheDivision2!







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    Cancelling my pre-order

    Let me start by saying I was actually excited for The Division 2. Until this morning, when I checked Ubisoft’s launch information and saw that I would have to download a 90GB patch to even play it on my PS4! How can anyone at Ubisoft think that is smart? I will be canceling the pre-order at my local GameStop today. I refuse to pay $60 for a game that is not ready for release. As a supporter of your company for over a decade I am very disappointed, and I hope you do better with future releases.

    Sincerely,
    A disappointed gamer.
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    Mind you the so-called beta testing wasn't anything like that either. Beta testing occurs reasonably early in the development process not a couple of weeks before release date.
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    No one cares. Game is great, to whine elsewhere
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    I am ready. My game is already downloaded. Just need to apply the patch on the 11th and I should be good to go. I enjoyed both betas and was able to provide feedback. I am hoping that the sound fixes were fully addressed.
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    Originally Posted by Angus42033 Go to original post
    Let me start by saying I was actually excited for The Division 2. Until this morning, when I checked Ubisoft’s launch information and saw that I would have to download a 90GB patch to even play it on my PS4! How can anyone at Ubisoft think that is smart? I will be canceling the pre-order at my local GameStop today. I refuse to pay $60 for a game that is not ready for release. As a supporter of your company for over a decade I am very disappointed, and I hope you do better with future releases.

    Sincerely,
    A disappointed gamer.
    Read the post back and try to realise how Ubisoft patching bugs, glitches etc shows how hard they have worked over the last month or so.

    Either cancel or show a bit of gratitude
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    I don’t understand the thinking behind letting some people play the game almost a full day before other people are able to based on where they live. How is that in anyway fair? It should go live for everyone at the same moment not “time” based on their time zone.
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    Originally Posted by aparrotthed Go to original post
    I don’t understand the thinking behind letting some people play the game almost a full day before other people are able to based on where they live. How is that in anyway fair? It should go live for everyone at the same moment not “time” based on their time zone.
    To help 'stagger' the load on the servers, when one place isplaying the other (should) be sleeping.
    I welcome the 'staggered' launch, it should help thingd run smother for everyone.
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    Each region has its own servers so the load is already being staggered. I can see a slight delay in each region but not having to wait until up until almost a day later in some regions. Global releases at launch are extremely common so I don’t buy that.
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    If you read it correctly you would know you just need 90gb of freespace for the game. The patch is only 2gb.
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