Agents have a firm date to circle: The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park launches November 3. Ubisoft is calling it the largest addition to The Division 2 since Warlords of New York, and it takes players back to Manhattan for a story set somewhere the series has never gone before.
A new corner of New York
For the first time in the franchise, Central Park itself is playable. The new zone covers both the park and the neighboring Upper West Side, which nature has started to take back. According to Ubisoft, the area is roughly twice the size of the Battle for Brooklyn DLC, so there should be a fair amount of ground to cover.
The campaign is story-driven and built around new missions, with three companions joining players along the way. The plot centers on a mysterious threat spreading through the heart of Manhattan, described by the developer as an apex predator of some kind lurking in the overgrown park. Agents will be digging into the rumors and fear surrounding the area to find out what is actually behind them.
Endgame, gear and what you get
Once the campaign wraps up, players can return to Central Park through a new endgame activity with its own challenges and exclusive rewards. On the loot side, the DLC brings:
- A new Gear Set
- The Ratel, a new Exotic weapon
- Six new Skill Variants
The standard DLC also comes with a Level 40 Boost, so newer or returning players can head straight into the expansion, along with extra stash space.
For those who want more, the Deluxe Edition adds three outfits inspired by the campaign’s companions and an Exotic weapon skin for The Ratel.
Players who pre-purchase on Steam will also receive the NY Purifier Mask cosmetic on launch day. Ubisoft notes this item is a pre-purchase bonus, so anyone who wants it will need to buy before the DLC goes live on November 3.
More details are available in the official announcement on Steam.
Source: The Division 2 official news.
