Currently, there is an Open Beta running for The Division 2. You should take a look before it ends.
When does the Open Beta end? The beta for The Division 2 is not only running this weekend, but it will also be available all day next Monday. The end is on Tuesday, March 5, at 10 AM. Then the servers will go down.
Everyone should at least take a look at the upcoming loot shooter for 1 to 2 hours before the opportunity passes. Why – you will find out now.
There are rewards for The Division 2
That’s why future agents should play the beta: If you are already sure that you will be playing as agents in The Division 2, it’s worth a look into the Open Beta. Because there are rewards.
These are the rewards:
DC Patriot Weapon Skin: A weapon skin that you only need to log into the beta to get.
Capitol Hill Arm Patch: This is a nice arm patch featuring the Capitol. You will receive it by mastering the Invaded Mission. First, you must complete the main mission “Jefferson Trade Center” in the beta to gain access to three level-30 characters. Now log out, choose one of these characters, and an Invaded Mission starts immediately.
Supply Crate Backpack Trophy: This is a backpack tag that you receive by completing the introductory mission for the Dark Zone in the East. After completing the “Jefferson Trade Center” mission, you will receive the mission from Senait Ezera, an NPC in the base at the White House.
Capitol Hill Backpack Trophy: Another backpack tag that is easy to get. Log in to the Open Beta and it should be unlocked.
All these rewards are cosmetic. They do not grant any gameplay advantages in The Division 2, but they enhance your agent’s appearance. Two of them were already available in the Private Beta.
The Open Beta receives high ratings from MeinMMO readers
That’s why the Open Beta is worth it for doubters: If you are generally interested in The Division 2, but don’t want to deal with typical beta issues that can be found in the test phases of other games, the Open Beta may surprise you.
Because it is received quite well in the community. The servers are stable, the gameplay experience is top-notch, and only a few problems, especially with the sound, mar the experience.
Yesterday, on March 2, we let our MeinMMO readers rate the Open Beta with a school grade. You can still vote. But already after a short time, well over 1000 agents have settled on a grade, with so far
- 53% of all participants give it a solid 2
- 20% give it a 1 and a 3 each
- and only 7% give it a 4 or worse
So it’s worth taking a peek into the Open Beta. You won’t encounter a bug festival, as one might fear from a beta, but rather a plethora of game content. Most agents are enthusiastic or satisfied.
You can read some opinions – including critical ones – here:
Open Beta offers more than the Private Beta
That’s why the Open Beta is worth it for Private Beta testers: If you have already played the Private Beta, you may wonder why you should also play the Open Beta.
- There are additional rewards to earn for the main game The Division 2. You can find these above in the article.
- You can experience a new main mission with the “Viewpoint Museum”.
- The Chem. Launcher is now available as a skill in the game. You can fire flammable gas or sticky foam at opponents.
- Compared to the Private Beta, many bugs have been fixed and improvements made. The player experience has changed.
The Division 2 improves many aspects compared to The Division 1
That’s why the beta is worth it for retired agents: If the first months after the release of The Division 1 disappointed you so much that you are actually done with The Division, it’s still worth taking a look at the beta.
- The Division 2 offers a completely new setting that you can experience in the beta. The location changes from snowy New York to Washington D.C. in summer.
- The Division 2 launches with important features that were missing from The Division 1 for a long time, such as loadouts or a Clan System. Loadouts are already available in the beta.
- The Division 2 includes “real” PvP right at launch, which players had to wait a long time for in the first part. PvP modes and a revamped Dark Zone can be tested in the beta.
- The open world has more to offer than that of its predecessor, and you can already discover many things in the world during the beta.
- The endgame of The Division 2 will have a lot to offer right at launch. You can get a first impression of this in the beta with specializations and Invaded Missions.
Further differences between The Division 2 and 1 can be found here:
No prior knowledge required
That’s why the beta is worth it for inexperienced players: If The Division 2 intimidates you because you haven’t played the first part, the Open Beta is also worth it.
- Everyone starts in The Division 2 from the beginning. The setting and characters are new.
- You do not need to have played The Division 1 to understand the story in the sequel. Even the beta starts with an introductory video that sufficiently explains the context.
- The beta is completely free. Even if you realize early on that The Division 2 is not for you, you will lose only a few hours of your life.
- The Division 2 is not only for shooter fans. It contains an extensive progression system, pronounced clan features, and many elements that resemble MMORPGs.
- Furthermore, The Division 2 is not a “typical shooter,” but a tactical cover shooter played from a third-person perspective.
You can get a first impression of all this in the Open Beta.
Moreover, the Open Beta is generally worthwhile to help ensure that The Division 2 can have a smooth launch on March 15, 2019. Push the servers to their limits, point out any last bugs and issues to the developers – and have fun while doing it.
