For a game scheduled to come out in March 2016, awfully little has been revealed about this RPG, action-shooter hybrid that promises to "redefine" every genre it cribs from. Taking place in New York during some kind of snowy apocalypse, you control a member of The Division, a group dedicated to saving the remnants of society after a weaponised virus wiped out most of the US population. Unlike just about every post-apocalyptic game out there, your enemies in the game are various human factions rather than the usual rabble of zombies and monsters. I never thought I'd say this, but it's actually kind of refreshing that a game like this this doesn't rely on the supernatural. Players wander around a ruined New York in search of survivors, loot, and adventure. Instead of speaking to individuals to get 'quests', you'll have a hologram map of New York, and intercept radio messages to find missions. You can team up with other people online or play solo, with the game looking to cater to you either way. In terms of gameplay, it looks a bit like Destiny, but with more of a focus on story, character development and world exploration - three traits that were glaringly absent in Bungie's shooter. There won't be classes in the game as such. Instead, you to develop your characters' skill trees, and change them up if you decide a given path doesn't suit you. Visually, The Division looks absolutely stunning, and it looks determined to break some new ground on the gaming scene. Whether it succeeds remains up in the air, but that's what makes it all the more exciting to keep your eye on! Which one are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments!
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