'Tom Clancy's the Division' Release Date, Beta Plans, Features Update: Received 'Mature' Rating Because of Bloody Combat, Realistic Gunfire

By Annie Dee
Tom Clancy's The Division
 Facebook page

"Tom Clancy's The Division" has been exciting fans ever since it was revealed at Ubisoft's E3 press conference nearly two years ago, in Jun 2013. Now that it has a confirmed release date on March 8 this year, fans could not wait to hear about the beta version, which can go live anytime.

Ubisoft is yet to reveal when it will release the closed beta version of the game live. Beta plans were already announced before 2015 ended, wherein the company said fans can expect it around early 2016. Here is a roundup of what to expect from the upcoming game. 

The Division will be released for multiple consoles - the PC, PS4, and the XBOX One. There are currently three ways to get a beta key: pre-order, register on the official site, or follow the Facebook page and Twitter account of "The Division." Following these social media accounts can make fans know if there are code giveaways. 

Fans can expect the game to be quite similar to another one called the "Destiny," according to Lazygamer.Net. It is, therefore, to be as famous as "Destiny." However, fans can expect the game to have its personality and identity, as Ubisoft's Martin Hultberg already told Games TM. "The Division is based on a real threat, a clear and present danger to our society," he said. 

The game is said to be extra dark and thrilling. Tensions and risks are high, but so are the rewards. The setup allows you a seamless transition between solo, co-op and player versus player, which means no lobbies or menus - it is just one unbroken experience once you start the game. The world consists of areas that facilitate these different ways of playing, and you will know, and choose, when you make the transition from one to another," Hultberg said. 

With this, it comes as no surprise that the game has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) as "Mature". The Board also released the reasons for the rating. One justification given was the game featured some hostages being stabbed and even being shot in the head - which are stuff only "mature" gamers can certainly handle! 

The ESRB's statement also explained, and probably gave some teasers as to what fans can expect from the game, that the combat taking place in the game is "realistic." There would be "gunfire, screams of pain, and large splashes of blood." There will also be a horde of swear words while playing. 

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo