Despite earlier concerns and speculation, Ubisoft has officially confirmed that The Division 3 remains in active development. This announcement comes as its predecessor, The Division 2, experiences a notable resurgence, reaching new player count milestones seven years after its initial release.
Anxiety regarding the future of the series had intensified following the departure of executive producer Julian Gerighty from Massive Entertainment, who moved to join the Battlefield team at EA. However, developers were quick to reassure the fanbase. Senior producer Fredrik Brönjemark explicitly stated that Gerighty’s transition was “not a distraction” for the ongoing work.
Brönjemark further elaborated on the sequel’s trajectory, affirming: “As for The Division 3, our future and roadmap are already guaranteed. We know precisely where we are headed and what we aim to achieve.”
While the development of the highly anticipated sequel progresses, The Division 2 has been achieving remarkable success. Following the release of its “Battle for Brooklyn” expansion, the game reached an all-time peak of 27,482 concurrent players on Steam. Despite this renewed popularity and significant player engagement, the studio has no plans to transition the game to a free-to-play model, opting instead to maintain its current monetization approach, which is described as one that “respects players.”
Creative director Yannick Banchereau emphasized that the continuous experience gained from supporting and evolving The Division 2 provides The Division 3 with a substantial technical advantage, paving the way for a more robust and refined sequel.