Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland
Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland is a cancelled free-to-play third person shooter action game developed by Red Storm Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. It was set to be a standalone spin-off set in The Division universe. Heartland was set to be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon Luna.
| Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Red Storm Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
| Director(s) | Keith Evans |
| Producer(s) | Tony Sturtzel |
| Writer(s) | Felix Dulay |
| Series | Tom Clancy's The Division |
| Engine | Snowdrop |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S |
| Release | Cancelled |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
Unlike the first two games in the series, Heartland would have been set in rural America and the fictional town of Silver Creek.[1] The game would have featured two major game modes. The first mode, "Storm Operations", is a player-versus-player-versus-environment mode which can support a maximum of 45 players. In this mode, players would fend off against agents from a rogue faction known as the Vultures while surviving a virus. The second mode is named Excursion Operations, a player-versus-environment mode in which players would complete missions and collect loot/gear. At launch, the game would have featured three character classes (weapons expert, medic, or survivalist) and six playable characters.[2]
In addition, the game would incorporate elements from survival games. For instance, players would need to manage their hydration level.[1] Contamination Zones replaced the Dark Zones from previous games, with their locations always shifting. Players would need to use breathing filters in order to access these areas, but would receive much more valuable loot. The game also would feature a day-night cycle. The artificial intelligence of the enemies in the game would be more alert at night.[3]
Development edit
Red Storm Entertainment led the development of the free-to-play title, while RedLynx and Ubisoft Bucharest provided assistance. According to Keith Edwards, the game's creative director, Heartland would have featured "streamlined survival gameplay".[4] The game was officially announced in May 2021. It was set to be released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Amazon Luna.[5] By playing Heartland, players would also receive rewards in Tom Clancy's The Division 2 and the mobile game Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence.[3]
Multiple public tests were held after its announcement, but the game was also quietly delayed multiple times.[6] Ubisoft announced its cancellation in an earnings release on May 15, 2024.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b S. Good, Owen (April 20, 2023). "The Division Heartland puts a survival twist into Ubisoft's loot-shooter format". Polygon. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (September 10, 2022). "Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland 'Developer Intro' trailer". Gematsu. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Allsop, Ken (September 11, 2022). "The Division Heartland beta signups are live for the free to play game". PCGamesN. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (May 6, 2021). "Ubisoft announces The Division free-to-play spin-off Heartland". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Dinsdale, Ryan (10 September 2022). "The Division Heartland Is Gearing Up For Another Testing Phase". IGN. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Valentine, Rebekah (15 May 2024). "Ubisoft Cancels The Division Heartland". IGN. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
External links edit
- Official website