The Division – The first successor
What is it? The Division is a third-person shooter in the world of Tom Clancy. The shooter was already in development when Destiny took off. Ubisoft perhaps shifted it more in the direction of “MMO” than was originally intended – but that is not really known.
What Destiny need does it satisfy? The search for loot and the coop aspect are satisfied by The Division. Additionally, the shooter offers an interesting PvP where players really engage. Agents also spend a long time tinkering with the perfect builds. The sado-masochistic triangular relationship between player, game, and developer is also well satisfied by The Division.
How does The Division benefit from Destiny? When The Division was released, Destiny 1 was in a content drought and many Guardians were eager to play something else. Additionally, it served as a kind of substitute drug for PC players.
