The beta for Tom Clancy's The Division has been pushed back to 2016, publisher Ubisoft confirmed in a blog post this afternoon.
Customers who have pre-ordered the upcoming action-RPG shooter will be able to access a closed beta in early 2016, which will be made available for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One formats. However, Xbox One gamers will have access to an exclusive alpha this month, taking place on December 9-12. Sadly, PS4 owners will have to wait until early next year to go hands-on with the game.
"We know many of you have been patiently awaiting the arrival of The Division Beta, and we appreciate your patience as the team remains committed to delivering an open-world action-RPG experience that exceeds your expectations on March 8, 2016. With that in mind, we’re changing some of our beta plans to reach that goal, and your participation plays an important part," wrote the publisher.
Tom Clancy's The Division is scheduled to ship on current-generation consoles and PC on March 8, 2016. The game is a collaborative effort between Ubisoft's Massive, Reflections, and Annecy studios alongside Red Storm Entertainment, and was originally announced at E3 2013. The Division takes place in New York City in the midst of a mysterious pandemic, which cripples the infrastructure of the United States in five days. Players control a member of the hastily-assembled Strategic Homeland Division (SHD), an organisation that works under the direct orders of the President to regain control and prevent the collapse of civilisation by whatever means necessary.
The Division takes place from a third-person perspective, and places a large emphasis on customisation, with gamers able to tweak their character and backpack, as well as increase their weapons, gear and skills by levelling up. One of the main features of the game is the dynamic weather system, which can work to the advantage of the player during combat situations. Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division can be played solo if you wish, and will offer a seamless gameplay experience. Dynamic weather effects will also be employed in-game that will directly have an impact on the war battles unfold.
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