Ubisoft has confirmed that they are working on a free-to-play spin-off titled The Division: Heartland that's set in the same universe as The Division.
Taking the helm on The Division: Heartland is Red Storm Entertainment, the same studio that worked on the Original Tom Clancy games. Although The Division: Heartland is a spin-off, the game will be a standalone release separate from The Division. Ubisoft has given it a 2021-2022 release window for Windows PCs, "the cloud", as well as consoles, although we're presuming that Ubisoft is talking about the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. What Do We Know About The Division: Heartland? Who would have thought that The Division would not only end up seeing a sequel but even spawn an entire franchise?
Beyond the vague release window, platforms, and the fact that it's going to be a standalone free-to-play title, Ubisoft has yet to offer any clue to what The Division: Heartland is all about. However, the description should be enough to get fans excited. Ubisoft describes Heartland as an "all-new perspective on the universe in a new setting."
For those who are interested, Ubisoft is allowing players to sign up for a chance at joining early playtests.
As exciting as news of a The Division spin-off is, Ubisoft did not stop at that. In the same announcement, Ubisoft confirmed the Heartland is just a part of its plans to expand The Division brand across multiple media. Yes. The Division is going to see more than just a spin-off title. Ubisoft confirmed that The Division movie on Netflix is still in development. Both Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain have been confirmed for starring roles in the Netflix movie.