The Division 3 Is Officially in the Works and “Shaping Up to Be a Monster,” According to Julian Gerighty

Nafiu Aziz
By Nafiu Aziz
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The hype train for Tom Clancy’s The Division 3 is officially rolling, and long-time fans of the franchise finally have fresh reasons to get excited. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have confirmed that the next mainline entry in the Division series is not just in production but is being shaped with ambitious goals that aim to recapture the magic of the original game.

Over two years after Ubisoft first announced that The Division 3 was in the works, executive producer Julian Gerighty shared a new update during a recent New Game+ Showcase appearance. Speaking about the project’s progress, Gerighty confirmed that the title is actively being developed by Massive Entertainment, the Swedish studio behind the first two games in the franchise, and is already stirring excitement within the team.

“Shaping Up to Be a Monster,” According to Julian Gerighty

Gerighty didn’t hold back when describing the vision for the upcoming sequel. He referred to The Division 3 as “shaping up to be a monster,” suggesting that the scope, ambition, and scale of the game could eclipse what players have seen before in the series. Fans are already drawing parallels to the original The Division, which made waves in the online looter-shooter genre when it launched in 2016.

According to Gerighty, the development team is working “extremely hard” behind the scenes to ensure that this next chapter makes a huge impact on players and the genre, much like the first title did nearly a decade ago. The original game’s blend of tactical third-person combat, compelling open-world design, and cooperative multiplayer set a high bar, and The Division 3 is being positioned to meet that same level of influence.

Maintaining Franchise Momentum

While concrete details about gameplay, setting, or a release date remain under wraps, this update serves as a clear signal that The Division 3 is far from dormant. Ubisoft continues to support The Division 2 with ongoing updates while building momentum for the future. This latest confirmation underscores Ubisoft’s long-term commitment to the franchise and the drive to deliver a blockbuster experience for fans of looter shooters and tactical co-op gameplay alike.

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Nafiu Aziz is an avid gamer and a writer at GameRiv, covering Apex Legends, CS:GO, VALORANT, and plenty of other popular FPS titles in between. He scours the internet daily to get the latest scoop in esports.