"Tom
Clancy's The Division" was initially scheduled to be released in 2014,
but just a few months before the scheduled date of release, Ubisoft
decided to delay the MMO style third party shooter game to 2015. Though
there has been no exact date as to when the game will be launched, a
post on the Ubisoft Canada Facebook page hints that the much-awaited
game could be released alongside another Tom Clancy title this year.
The
Facebook post from the game developer asks fans which Tom Clancy title
they are more looking forward to. The post read, "We've got two Clancy
games coming this year…Which one are YOU most excited for? Rainbow Six
Siege or The Division?"
Since Ubisoft has not given an exact date
of release, there are rumors that the game could be postponed to arrive
later this year, but according to an insider speaking to Gamereactor, a
mid or end of 2015 release could be impossible.
"Sadly, I still
think that the date is a tad bit optimistic as we still don't have a
functioning game and still have massive problems making our multiplayer
component work at the concept stage," said the source.
Last year, the game developers released a statement following their decision to delay the release for 2015.
"Working
on The Division is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us at
Massive, Reflections, and Red Storm Entertainment," the statement read.
"We are creating something we are really proud of and we don't want to
compromise on quality. We are going to release the game when it's
ready."
Despite the delays, Ubisoft is reportedly very happy with
the progress on The Division and in particular the Snowdrop graphics
engine, which will be used on a number of other Ubisoft games in the
future.
