Big Changes for The Division 2
Setting Change
There is no denying that post-apocalyptic Manhattan covered in snow is going to be a tough setting to beat. Both the ambiance and architecture of the New York surroundings told stories of their own in The Division.
Too much of a good thing can also be frustrating though, as leaning on the same area as the original could oversaturate and ruin what made it special. The Division 2’s choice to relocate to Washington, D.C. provides a new slate of ideas to work with.
In the latest story trailer, we see that Washington D.C. is on the brink of collapse, as unique gangs of enemies terrorize the streets.
While their motives are likely similar to the antagonists of the first, the introduction of combatants like suicide bombers means players will have to adapt to new threats.
Strategy when fighting these threats will vary as well, as the distinct spacing orientation of D.C’s different locals will differ heavily from the consistent cityscape that dominated the original game’s makeup.
Washington’s landscape as a whole is interesting, as we see the effects firsthand of the nation’s capital failed attempt to contain the Dollar Flu as efficiently as New York.
Not only does this lead to deep lore for the single-player aspect of The Division 2, but it also seamlessly blends the PvP, especially the Dark Zones, into the narrative.
