The video game was officially announced on March 8, 2018, at an event for the community through Twitch. In addition, it was explained that more information would be provided regarding the game during E3 2018 that was carried out in the month of June of that year. It was also detailed that this new title would use an improved and updated version of the Snowdrop graphics engine, used in the first The Division.4
During the conference held at E3, Ubisoft announced that the different content that will be added to the game after its launch, will arrive completely free of charge for all players. According to Chadi El-Zibaoui, associate producer of The Division 2, the goal of this decision is to prevent the gaming community from dividing.5 In addition, it was announced that the game will incorporate "Raids", where up to eight players will be able to play. Simultaneously.6
David Polfeldt, one of the main executives in charge of the development of The Division 2, clarified that the campaign of this second installment would be longer and more careful than the first title. In addition, he added that when the player finishes the story mode he will have at his disposal interesting contents that stimulate him to continue playing
