The Division Heartland, Ubisoft’s upcoming free-to-play extraction shooter, appears to be nearing its release, a development indicated by its recent rating in Taiwan. This news has sparked interest among fans awaiting the game, particularly in light of its past delays.
The Division Heartland is set within the universe of the acclaimed The Division series. It promises a unique extraction shooter experience, blending intense action with strategic gameplay. This title, expected to be accessible on PC and current and last-gen consoles, has garnered considerable attention, partly due to its free-to-play model.
The recent development, first brought to light by Twitter user @Kurakasis and subsequently discussed on Reddit, is the game’s official rating in Taiwan. In the gaming industry, a game receiving its age rating is often a precursor to its release, suggesting that much of the development work has been completed. This could mean that The Division Heartland is on the final stretch towards its launch.
1/ The Division: Heartland has received a rating in Taiwan on November 14. Games are rated there, at most, approximately 2-2.5 months before a planned launch or soft launch/open beta (for online games), so it might be coming very early in 2024.#TheDivisionHeartland #TheDivision pic.twitter.com/98GYw4NJit
— Kurakasis (@Kurakasis) November 26, 2023
The Division Heartland has seen its fair share of delays. Initially anticipated by fans for an earlier release, the game has been pushed back several times. In Ubisoft’s recent quarterly fiscal report, the game was conspicuously absent from the titles scheduled for release in the current fiscal year. This absence has led to speculation that the game might launch after March 31, 2024.
Given the Taiwanese rating board’s update, there is speculation within the gaming community that The Division Heartland could see an early 2024 release. However, as of now, Ubisoft has not provided an official release date, leaving fans in a state of hopeful anticipation.
In related news, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have confirmed that they have commenced development on The Division 3, further expanding the beloved franchise. This announcement has added to the excitement surrounding “The Division” series.
