Survivors will bring ‘survival extraction’ to the series

On Friday, Ubisoft announced… something. The company describes The Division 2: Survivors as “an updated take on the survival extraction experience.” Is it DLC? Is it a new game mode? We have no idea. But Ubisoft said it will “strive for transparency during its development.” Unfortunately, that didn’t apply to its announcement.

Ubisoft said Survivors is in its early stages, which may explain the lack of detail. Other media outlets have reported that it will come in 2026. But the company’s franchise roadmap places its release date under “TBA.”

“The Division 2: Survivors is as much your baby as it is ours, and we strive for transparency during its development,” Executive Producer Julian Gerighty wrote in the announcement blog post. “Clear communication and community involvement are a focus as we build the new experience, and we will be closely involving you as we move forward on the development journey.”

Ubisoft also confirmed that its free-to-play mobile game is still in the pipeline. The Division Resurgence is expected this year. The company announced a delay last summer.

A Redditor who played a beta version in 2023 described it in less than appealing terms. “Overall, Resurgence is a console clone of The Division, where you can team up and play with clunky, small mobile controls.” To be fair, much could have changed in its development since then. Regardless, you can sign up for the closed beta on Ubisoft’s website.