Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1687 Ratings

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  1. AmonArch
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The only thing I don't like is the absence of the original first part. I never wanted the second part, just to improve and expand the first The division. I still play 1 - 1300 h +, 2 - 600 h +.
  2. saladtrash
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Best game, easy combat system with useful gadget...the story is simple and brilliant
  3. itimur
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Where the hell promised NEW CONTENT?
    Where the hell promised NEW CONTENT?
    Where the hell promised NEW CONTENT?
  4. cmoyano
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    Game is great. Really shows Anthem what a looter shooter is. Great level design, great content, hours and hours of playtime. Excellent job listening to feedback Massive, i hope they dont listen to content creators on youtube and ruin the game. They know nothing and are the biggest cancers in the industry.
  5. stoff75
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    A great game that is as big and complex as you want to make it! Do the campaign only if you want, do the end game if you want, do pvp if you want, but even for the campaign it's worth the $60. Would be 10/10 had it not been for the randomizied cosmetic loot boxes and the small weird bugs like enemies teleporting.
  6. chimairo
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Great Looter-shooter, the Devs really heard the players and it seems that the game has a lot of improvements since The Division 1 (TD1).
    I'm currently at lvl 22, had a couple of bugs on PC but the patches they apply are on spot and they are fast so everything runs smoothly if you give them some time. Remembering the launch of TD1, it had a lot of lag issues and errors like the delta 3 and    Great Looter-shooter, the Devs really heard the players and it seems that the game has a lot of improvements since The Division 1 (TD1).
    I'm currently at lvl 22, had a couple of bugs on PC but the patches they apply are on spot and they are fast so everything runs smoothly if you give them some time. Remembering the launch of TD1, it had a lot of lag issues and errors like the delta 3 and bugs, but this game shows that they have learned from the past and they have outdone themselves.
    Pros:
    -Story is great so far, I really liked the TD1 for this, and in TD2 is done perfectly, continuing the story and checking on data from the past.
    -AI is challenging at some points (Like in the Dark Zone), they always try to flank you, not the best way they can, but it doesn't feel boring engaging in combat.
    -Types of enemies, we have a LOT more enemy classes than before and that's a great addition.
    -Collecting items and doing events doesn't feel like a chore, it's always cool to walk around and help some people.
    -The feel that everything is alive, the people that helps you, that are roaming and enemies that appear out of nowhere.
    -You need to be tactical, plan your way through, set your skills and then engage. You can go straight to a fight, but you probably will die. Stay in cover and check your surroundings.
    -The loot, is everywhere, weapons, armor, mods, skill upgrades, and clothing.
    -Micro-transactions are done right, you can get keys to open boxes just by playing, and you only get emotes, clothes or skin modifiers for weapons and I believe for skills too. Perfectly done, not invasive or game changing.

    Cons:
    Minor bugs (With skills) that already were patched.

    A must play if you are into the Shooter-looter games.    … Expand
  7. whatever523
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    I expected a lot from The Division 2 and the game delivers.

    + Awesome gunplay. Shooting, movement and skills are snappy and fluid. + Better enemy AI than TD1, more interesting fights, less bullet-sponginess. + The game is more challenging. You can die easily when you don't take care and it's great. Cover and positioning are very important. + Extremely varied and interesting mission    I expected a lot from The Division 2 and the game delivers.

    + Awesome gunplay. Shooting, movement and skills are snappy and fluid.
    + Better enemy AI than TD1, more interesting fights, less bullet-sponginess.
    + The game is more challenging. You can die easily when you don't take care and it's great. Cover and positioning are very important.
    + Extremely varied and interesting mission locations.
    + A metric **** ton of content.
    + Good loot and progression.
    + Very good graphics for the most part.
    + Great audio (gun sounds, music).
    + The story is a bit better than in TD1, but you still shouldn't expect too much. A lot of the immersion comes from interaction with the world rather than the story.

    - The item system is crap. It takes way too much time to sort items, especially mods. Skill mods are completely useless as items and could have been implemented in a dozen better ways.
    - Some of the UI needs work.
    - There's little incentive to free roam coop, because you only get XP for stuff you haven't done already.
    - Protagonist still can't talk. Hurts the immersion quite a bit.
    - Character creator could be improved: More hair and beard options. Sort colors properly. And don't use the term "body type" instead of "gender".
    - Frequent crashes with DirectX 12 renderer on some CPUs.

    Verdict: I got exactly what I wanted - more of the same as TD1 with improvements in the right places.    … Expand
  8. roberttrufant
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    Wasn't even thinking of playing any shooters right now. Had to upgrade my PC and got this as a free game for buying the Ryzen CPU. This game has it all in the shooter category for action and looting. Story is ok; combat is excellent. AI is the best I've seen in years. not perfect, but better than anything else for right now. Realism and attention to detail is astonishing. A clearWasn't even thinking of playing any shooters right now. Had to upgrade my PC and got this as a free game for buying the Ryzen CPU. This game has it all in the shooter category for action and looting. Story is ok; combat is excellent. AI is the best I've seen in years. not perfect, but better than anything else for right now. Realism and attention to detail is astonishing. A clear success in collaboration between AMD and Massive. They got everything spot on and didn't miss a thing. Most compete upon release that I have seen in a very long time. Used to seeing incomplete games these days upon release. This game is very welcome exception to that rule. Excellent work, Massive and AMD. If you like shooters with thinking and action you should give this one a try.… Expand
  9. Emphatic
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Improves on the first vastly, all the negative reviews are people that just don't understand what a looter shooter is meant to be, this is not a story driven RPG, if you came here for that you were looking in the wrong place, if you wanna shoot thing have lots of loot drop with random chance for god rolls and keep killing more things for more loot to kill things better a la Diablo 2 styleImproves on the first vastly, all the negative reviews are people that just don't understand what a looter shooter is meant to be, this is not a story driven RPG, if you came here for that you were looking in the wrong place, if you wanna shoot thing have lots of loot drop with random chance for god rolls and keep killing more things for more loot to kill things better a la Diablo 2 style then this is your game, that being said the story wasn't bad at all, it won't win any awards, its no Skyrim or anything but it served its purpose to get you to engame and keep it interesting doing so.… Expand
  10. SuperMax156
    Apr 7, 2019
    9
    If you like these kind of looter shooters then this is a great game. If you did not really like the first one then this one is not really substantially different, more of a tweaking. Personally I have
    really enjoyed this so far with some really great and tense battles.
  11. Riats
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    ubisoft being the beacon of hope in the gaming industry in 2019 who woulda thunk it?!? HAHA
  12. MusclePig
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    There is a whiff of SWJ bulls*it with all the strong female leaders and audio clips with "male toxicity" and so forth. Story is really bad and cringy.
    They didn't reinvent the wheel. This is The Division 2.0.
    Gameplay is solid, though. It's a good loot shooter.
    And it uses all my 16 CPU cores! That must be a first!
  13. JAGUARpars77
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    No doubt the best looter - shooter game. The open world and its interaction, gameplay and PvP - PvE content are really great. The endgame content is good for now. I'm sure it'il be much better in the future. Gunplay and other like him is quite perfect.
  14. Zedoryhen
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Much better than the first IMO ... Great content already and much more will come shortly !
  15. Sv4roG
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    Can you guys switch positions between Critic reviews and User score windows on this page. Nobody gives two... fecal matter piles about what critics say. Game is great!
  16. canis_anubis
    May 10, 2019
    9
    Please ignore the haters, this is as good as it gets for a persistent, online looter-shooter. There's a good chunk of content, it's fun, there's a long progression climb, and they're adding new content steadily. You can easily get 100+ hours of content out of this game for your $60.00 investment, and you'll get more if you pay for the annual pass.

    Sure, there's the odd bug, and some of    Please ignore the haters, this is as good as it gets for a persistent, online looter-shooter. There's a good chunk of content, it's fun, there's a long progression climb, and they're adding new content steadily. You can easily get 100+ hours of content out of this game for your $60.00 investment, and you'll get more if you pay for the annual pass.

    Sure, there's the odd bug, and some of the enemy spawns can be a bit implausible, but overall, the game is fun, engaging, and reasonably challenging.    … Expand
  17. nofunaloud
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    The biggest change from Division one to The Division 2 is not a change in setting nor season. The Division 2 addresses the reality of doing the same content over and over for grinding while also making the world interactive and dynamic. Instead of working through a game saving people and rebuilding, all to do the same missions over and over at the end of the game like all previous missionsThe biggest change from Division one to The Division 2 is not a change in setting nor season. The Division 2 addresses the reality of doing the same content over and over for grinding while also making the world interactive and dynamic. Instead of working through a game saving people and rebuilding, all to do the same missions over and over at the end of the game like all previous missions were never done, this game gives you a reason to do the content again. You feel the impact you make on the world by interacting with it, and the world continues to change when the game is over, there is nothing static about the division 2.

    Couple that design change, with massive committing a ton of resources to address the faults the first game had. and you have a game that you wish you had when the first one came out, but are more than happy to sink your teeth into now.    … Expand
  18. paulshoreline
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    A big improvement over the original, with a more vibrant world that feels more organic and alive than NY (not sure why people are hating on this game being more colorful, go figure).

    The story is crap but honestly who plays a looter shooter (or any dungeon crawler) for the story? The gameplay is intense and challenging enough to stay fresh even when the missions all follow a fairly    A big improvement over the original, with a more vibrant world that feels more organic and alive than NY (not sure why people are hating on this game being more colorful, go figure).

    The story is crap but honestly who plays a looter shooter (or any dungeon crawler) for the story? The gameplay is intense and challenging enough to stay fresh even when the missions all follow a fairly generic "Go to X and kill Y" formula. The enemies are much less spongey than in the D1, and the beefy boys all have weak spots or strategies that you can use to take them down without having to unload several hundred rounds into them. The AI has definitely upped their game, and if you don't pay attention to baddies trying to flank you will die every time. Gun play is hugely improved and it actually feels like there is a variety of weapons instead of just the same gun with a bunch of different skins.

    Lots of progression, great multiplayer in the dark zone, and the matchmaking system adds a smooth and convenient way to find people to play with if you are a big loser with no friends. On that note, I think solo is honestly easier than with friends unless you all are the same level, because the scaling system does not compensate as much as the increase in enemies when you are in a group. Missions are memorable and with cool set pieces instead of just the same series of corridors and open spaces to fight in. Just feels like there is a lot going on. I got tired of the first game fairly quickly but after reaching 30 last night in D2 I can't wait to keep going.

    My only real complaint is the UI, which is admittedly terrible. So much crap on the screen at once, tough to navigate, and a lot of rewards and progression screens are buried behind this clunky and cluttered system, etc. Hopefully they can work on improving it because it really is a mess. But beyond that the Division 2 is a winner IMO, and better than the other offerings (destiny, anthem, borderlands) in the genre.    … Expand
  19. sweredrim
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    Played beta and release for around 20 hours. Game is very enjoyable, polished and runes well on my mid-range PC.
  20. ak8268
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    I normally do not play games like looter shooters because of the grind fest that it becomes. But this game offers A LOT of content, challenging levels, and fair loot drops. This game is just amazing when playing with a group of friends. Playing alone is difficult so I recommend finding a few friends. Teamwork goes a long way! The only issues I have with the game is the average storyI normally do not play games like looter shooters because of the grind fest that it becomes. But this game offers A LOT of content, challenging levels, and fair loot drops. This game is just amazing when playing with a group of friends. Playing alone is difficult so I recommend finding a few friends. Teamwork goes a long way! The only issues I have with the game is the average story telling and quality of life bugs.… Expand
  21. MrGoldStandard
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, few bugs but that Dev teams are working to fix them as fast as they can. I was shocked at how smooth the launch was. guess I am still feeling the effects of Anthem.
  22. usd741
    Mar 11, 2020
    9
    Probably there is no strong storyline. But there are some important things why I play this game almost every evening. I love its gameplay, love how every weapon and surrounding world sounds and looks, I love an atmosphere and how everything is feeling. You would love it.
  23. Deadmeatsea
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    EDit - Crashing fixed via patch. Now back to being great.

    Was good until crashes every 5 minutes on 15 March. Great gameplay, but crashing after every 5 minutes isn't cool.
  24. Masty
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Its like Division 1 on MAX and without marketing lies. Solid and interesting looter-shooter with good optimisation. And i liked OST a lot. Action music reminds me DOOM sometimes. 10-times better than Anthem.
  25. Thetopgeeza
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    All the 0 - 4 scores Get a better PC, my game runs fine High to Medium settings. The game is fun. Worth the price tag and a huge step up from the first entry.
  26. theveryslyfox
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Division 2 is similar to the first, but makes notable improvements. "Bullet Sponginess" is definitely reduced (though players will find bosses are somewhat tanky). Quests are longer, and city exploration is encouraged due to new loot materials that help settlements.

    Currently, the game seems a little more challenging. The AI is definitely improved, and actively attempts to flank more    Division 2 is similar to the first, but makes notable improvements. "Bullet Sponginess" is definitely reduced (though players will find bosses are somewhat tanky). Quests are longer, and city exploration is encouraged due to new loot materials that help settlements.

    Currently, the game seems a little more challenging. The AI is definitely improved, and actively attempts to flank more frequently than DIvision 1's AI.

    Inventory management is improved, though attachments are potentially one of the only side-grades from Division 1 - each attachment has a positive AND negative effect (almost in equal measure, sometimes). Early on, I've found this sometimes negates bonus to little overall gain.

    When playing with my friend during early access, he made the comment, "This is sort of like the games we used to be excited for." I can't agree more. There's content here. It feels like it's a worthwhile product, right out of the "box."

    If you didn't like Division 1, you won't like Division 2. But it does sound like Massive really listened to the fanbase and made meaningful improvements on their already-existing system. Because the project is attached to Ubisoft, however, expect plenty of illegitimate/fake bomb reviews.

    I definitely recommend this game for people who either liked the later iterations of Division 1 patches, or for those who are looking for a fleshed-out looter shooter!    … Expand
  27. Gaghammer
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    So. I'm 13 h into the game. Its repetitive, as it should be. It's that kind of a game. Its so far one of the best releases I've seen in quite some time. Movement got some flaws but its almost near perfect. The world feels engaging. I actually find myself running around the city exploring without checking the map, finding new stuff/events/missions to sink some time into. I cant wait to seeSo. I'm 13 h into the game. Its repetitive, as it should be. It's that kind of a game. Its so far one of the best releases I've seen in quite some time. Movement got some flaws but its almost near perfect. The world feels engaging. I actually find myself running around the city exploring without checking the map, finding new stuff/events/missions to sink some time into. I cant wait to see what endgame is like. This will be a game that i'll spend late nights playing through. Good work!… Expand
  28. foyetog
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    A beautiful environment with plenty of choice based on play style. No question it is GOTY.
  29. Kaastar
    Mar 22, 2019
    9
    Division 2 gameplay has improved much since the first instalment. Enemies are smarter and more varied, skill tree has been greatly improved, and they have turned up the difficulty a notch. The world is very big and really well designed. Like the first Division you really get the post apocalyptic vibe though I really prefer the Manhattan setting a bit more as well as the whole winter theme.Division 2 gameplay has improved much since the first instalment. Enemies are smarter and more varied, skill tree has been greatly improved, and they have turned up the difficulty a notch. The world is very big and really well designed. Like the first Division you really get the post apocalyptic vibe though I really prefer the Manhattan setting a bit more as well as the whole winter theme. I have however, very few quarrels with this looter-shooter. The loot from bags and suitcases seems a bit silly (a crayon, a pencil etc.). I mean...a suitcase would normally contain more clothes and a bag would perhaps contain a bit more than a single crayon. This however is not enough to drag down the score. But the fact that enemies are still quite bullet-spongy is reason enough for me not to give it a max score. Overall an excellent looter-shooter with tons of interesting content. Well played Ubisoft.… Expand
  30. Elite_Mido
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    The style and the setting may not be for everyone and that should be noted as many of the other reviews may tell you. This as a TACTICAL and COVER shooter, and you should enter it only as such. If that is not your cup of tea you are not goin to enjoy the game. This is what I consider a difficult game as well, so keep that in mind.

    Now from there on I can say this is what the division 1    The style and the setting may not be for everyone and that should be noted as many of the other reviews may tell you. This as a TACTICAL and COVER shooter, and you should enter it only as such. If that is not your cup of tea you are not goin to enjoy the game. This is what I consider a difficult game as well, so keep that in mind.

    Now from there on I can say this is what the division 1 should have been, a good looter shooter finally at launch, the endgame will need some tweaks but I can honestly say I enjoy it and the systems in place are very rewarding. If like cover shootes and looters, this is definitely a MUST.    … Expand
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 15, 2019
    85
    Perfect reward system, very tactile gunplay and great visuals make Division 2 the best loot shooter on the market, and one of the best co-op games in the recent years. [Issue#237, p.36]
  2. VGC
    May 2, 2019
    60
    For all the deafening noise and fury of its street battles and set-pieces, The Division 2 is, at heart, a game of co-operative tidying up with incrementally better guns.
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  3. MGG
    Apr 27, 2019
    85
    With the experience accumulated on The Division 1, Massive manages with TD2 to excite our curiosity. Stronger, more generous, better built, the title succeeds where other games as service before it has struggled to. Thanks to its end-game, which renew the experience by adding content and skillfully recycles the existing one, but also thanks to this map of Washington, absolutely fantastic, which allows more than ever to immerse yourself in the universe of the agents of the Division.
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