- April 3, 2020
- MASSIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The Division 2: Warlords of New York
The streets of New York City aren’t quite what you remember them to be.
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The Division 2: Warlords of New York is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by MASSIVE ENTERTAINMENT and was released on April 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
New York is under threat. Aaron Keener, a former Division Agent turned rogue, has taken control of Lower Manhattan, backed by four devoted and highly skilled lieutenants. Trained by The Division but disavowing its ideals, they are now the highest authority in town and the most formidable force the Agents have ever faced. Play in single-player or online co-op: •A gripping new story, hunting down y…
- Warlords of New York features significant improvements in campaign writing and mission design, enhancing the overall experience of The Division 2.
- The expansion introduces a revitalized loot system and new endgame content, providing players with fresh challenges and increased replayability.
- New York's detailed environments and dynamic weather create an immersive atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Endgame content is criticized for featuring bullet sponge enemies, making combat feel tedious and punishing, especially for solo players.
- The narrative and character development are seen as weak, with some players finding the main villain uninteresting and the story lacking depth.
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The story in "Warlords of New York" is generally seen as an improvement over the base game, featuring a solid narrative that allows players to hunt down Aaron Keener, though some critics feel it lacks depth and can be repetitive. The setting of New York is praised for its stunning visuals and immersive environments, but the endgame content is criticized for relying on bullet-sponge enemies and not fully utilizing the rich narrative potential. Overall, while the campaign offers engaging missions and enhanced progression systems, it struggles with pacing and character development.
“Great story that lets you finally hunt down Aaron Keener, a new level cap of 40, seasonal content that gives more stories and more items, and well-done environments that are the silent partner to the narrative.”
“A strong story and brilliant RPG systems make Warlords of New York a real shot in the arm for The Division 2, but a lot of initial excitement is soaked up by bullet-sponge enemies in the endgame.”
“Campaign's length is a solid 8-10 hours; New York is (once again) excellently realized and teeming with detail; thrilling combat scenarios and missions; improved progression, thanks to important refinements.”
“Keener's story needed a bit more meat on the bones to satisfy long-term fans. New York is underutilized in the endgame until seasons bring us back.”
“While the story has lost direction, Warlords of New York ushers in much needed content and quality of life overhauls to The Division 2.”
“A fantastic map and setting are let down by a boring story and rushed gameplay.”
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: Warlords of New York Review
A great deal of improvements for both campaign structure and endgame structure mark Warlords of New York as a great expansion to The Division 2, an already stellar game
80%The Division 2: Warlords of New York Review
Warlords of New York is just more of The Division 2, and while that may sound appealing to some, there's little here to entice new or lapsed players to return to the run-down streets of the first game.
70%The Division 2: Warlords of New York review
Warlords of New York proves to be an enticing and rewarding addition to one of last year's best shooters, and is certainly worth a return trip to Manhattan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Division 2: Warlords of New York is a role playing game.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York was released on April 3, 2020.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York was developed by MASSIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
The Division 2: Warlords of New York is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.
Similar games include Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Destiny: The Taken King, Tom Clancy's The Division, Memoness, ZERO Sievert and others.