The Echoes of Central Park Showcase pulled back the curtain on the next chapter of The Division 2, giving Agents an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC, its story, gameplay features, and what lies ahead for the franchise. From a mysterious threat spreading fear across Manhattan to new gameplay details, crossplay, and the Survivors Test Program, here's everything you need to know.
Venture Beyond the Wall in Echoes of Central Park
The showcase opened with a new story trailer and a first in-depth look at gameplay for The Division 2: Echoes of Central Park, launching on November 3.
Described as the darkest and most disturbing DLC in The Division 2 yet, Echoes of Central Park takes players into a new horror territory, where paranoia, unsettling disappearances, and rumors of a sinister new threat blur the line between myth and reality.
Set in the Upper West Side and Central Park, the DLC explores a previously unseen area of Manhattan that has remained sealed off since the outbreak. The map, which is roughly twice the size of Battle for Brooklyn, gives players an expansive new playable area to discover as they investigate, and eventually face, the threat lurking within Central Park.
After a distress call from Miranda Veer,CEO of Veer Corp, Agents are deployed to rescue her, but when an unknown threat halts the mission, they must uncover the truth behind the growing fear surrounding the park before taking up the fight again.
As harrowing rumors spread throughout the city about the horrors within the park, it will be up to players to separate fact from fiction and discover what's really happening beyond the barricades.
A New Replayable Endgame Experience
Beyond the main campaign, Echoes of Central Park introduces a new replayable endgame experience set within Central Park. Players will first explore the park as hunted prey, facing the pressure of enemies flooding the area while an unknown threat stalks them from the shadows. As they uncover the park’s mysteries and grow stronger, they’ll be able to return and experience the park in a new way, taking the fight to the predators that once hunted them.
Go Behind the Scenes with the Development Team
The showcase also featured a developer deep dive, with exclusive interviews from the studio team members offering a closer look at the vision behind Echoes of Central Park.
Developers from Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Bucharest, and Ubisoft Reflections shared how the team approached creating a darker, more mysterious experience while remaining grounded in the world of The Division. The discussion explored the origins of the DLC's horror-inspired atmosphere, the creation of the Upper West Side and Central Park, and the design philosophy behind its campaign and endgame systems.
Pre-Order Echoes of Central Park Today
Pre-orders for Echoes of Central Park are available now.
Pre-orders for Echoes of Central Park are available now.
The DLC includes a Level 40 Boost, allowing players to jump directly into the experience, as well as a stash space expansion. Players who pre-order will also receive the NY Purifier Mask, a Central Park-inspired bonus mask at launch.
In addition to everything included in the DLC, the Deluxe Edition offers three exclusive outfits inspired by the companions players will meet throughout their journey, plus an Exotic weapon skin.
Crossplay Is Coming to The Division 2
The team also announced that crossplay is coming to The Division 2 following the launch of Echoes of Central Park.
Crossplay will be rolled out gradually throughout November, with implementation and platform migration beginning after the DLC launches. Once fully deployed, Agents across platforms will be able to squad up and tackle missions together throughout The Division 2. More details, with plans for the feature to be fully available by the launch of Season 4.
Red Moon Rising Is Live Now
The showcase also highlighted Red Moon Rising, a new multi-phase event currently underway in The Division 2.
The event introduces new PvE challenges in Dark Zone areas, including a Marauder world boss, the Red Moon Recruiter, new rewards, and opportunities to earn an Exotic weapon, an Exotic gear piece, and additional loot.
The Red Moon Rising Event is only the beginning of a much larger threat that looms over Washington, D.C. Agents should stay vigilant as the situation continues to unfold.
Register for the Survivors Test Program
The final announcement of the showcase focused on The Division 2: Survivors, the upcoming high-stakes extraction expansion set in The Division universe.
Players can now register for the Survivors Test Program for a chance to participate in upcoming tests and help shape the future of Survivors through feedback on work-in-progress builds.
Everything Announced During the Showcase
- Echoes of Central Park Announce Trailer
- Echoes of Central Park Gameplay Overview Trailer
- Developer Deep Dive & Community Post-Show
- Echoes of Central Park Pre-Orders Available Now
- Crossplay: Coming Soon
- Red Moon Rising In-Game Event: Live Now
- Free Weekend (September 24-28)
- Save Up to 90% on The Division Franchise (through October 13)
- Survivors Test Program Registration
