- The Division Resurgence was first launched for free on iOS and Android on March 31, 2023.
- Ubisoft teased a PC early access via Ubisoft Connect one month later, preparing for a full PC release.
- The early-access window on Ubisoft Connect closed on August 5, when the game simultaneously went live on Steam.
- The Steam debut coincided with the arrival of Season 2 content, providing players with new reasons to log in.
- Following its launch, the game holds a 'Mixed' rating with 46% positive reviews on Steam.
- Players have expressed frustration over login issues, mouse bugs, and overwhelming microtransactions in the game.
- One user review criticized the game as scummy for its microtransactions, stating it has the most distracting and convoluted UI design.
- Another review described the game as a daily log-in simulator rather than a true looter-shooter, criticizing loot progression.
- The game is set in New York and follows the premise of players acting as members of the Strategic Homeland Division after a viral outbreak.
- The community is divided, with some players viewing it as a competent free port while others feel it shouldn't share space with full-priced titles.
Ubisoft's The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play title, launched on Steam on August 5, receiving a 46% positive rating from players. The game, which is a mobile adaptation of the popular franchise, has faced backlash for login issues, microtransactions, and a confusing user interface.17
Players have expressed frustration, with one review stating, "I've seen Korean gacha games with less microtransaction than this. This is scummy even for a F2P". Another user lamented, "Complete ass game... This isn't a looter-shooter, it's a daily log-in simulator", highlighting concerns over loot progression and daily completion limits.89
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic New York, where players, as members of the Strategic Homeland Division, aim to restore order after the "Green Flu" epidemic. It features familiar locations like Liberty Island and the New York Stock Exchange, rewarding players with loot such as tactical beanies and baseball caps.10
The Steam release coincided with the launch of Season 2 content, providing a fresh incentive for players. However, the community remains divided, with some appreciating the free port while others argue that a mobile game should not compete with full-priced console and PC titles. Ubisoft has committed to ongoing support with a Year 1 roadmap, promising new content every six weeks.4
“The game's Steam debut coincided with Season 2 content, offering new players a fresh start. However, SteamDB's alternative scoring puts the game at 41.42%, one of Ubisoft's lower Steam launch scores, reflecting a divided player base.”
Shane the Gamer
