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Ubisoft has released a newSTALKERApparel bundle forTom Clancy’s The Division 2, just in time to celebrate the launch of GSC Game World’s long-awaited shooterSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The collaboration was previously teased, but players can now get their hands on the cosmetics designed to bring theSTALKERfranchise’s post-apocalyptic aesthetic intoThe Division 2’s fallout.
Released in 2019, the action RPG shooter is a sequel to the 2016 predecessor of the same name, set in Washington D.C. during the aftermath of an exposed virus.The Divisionfranchise is a multiplayer shooter ahead of its time, bringing ingenuity to the genre that’s impacted its progression over the years, and the sequel was commended for improving the level design, graphics, and content on offer. A third installment of the series was announced to be in development in 2023, which is something for fans to look forward to in the years to come.
Announced onThe Division 2’s social media accounts, Ubisoft confirmed the STALKER Apparel bundle was now available for players. Accompanying the announcement was a short trailer, showcasing the agents wearing theSTALKERoutfits up for grabs, including the Seva-D Uniform, the Sunrise Uniform, and the Monolith Uniform, all of which are currently active in the store.The Division 2is cemented as one of the greatest Ubisoft games of all time, andSTALKER 2has also been touted as a Game of the Year contender by Xbox head Phil Spencer, making this crossover a union of greats.
The Division 2 Gets Apparel Crossover With STALKER Franchise
After over a decade in development,STALKER 2finally went gold earlier this month. The developer initially intended the sequel toCall of Pripyatto be released in 2012, but it was canceled at the last minute. A new release window for 2018 was later announced, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine saw development on hold again. Further polishing was the reason behind a flurry of further delays until a 2024 release date was finally locked in.
STALKER 2released a gigantic 140GB pre-launch updaterecently, but the pre-release patch was an Xbox exclusive. The sequel has proven to be one of the most anticipated games of the year, and its crossover withThe Division 2is a neat pairing. Despite bringing two iconic shooters together,The Division 2players were hoping the collaboration would be an Apparel event instead of a microtransaction addition, as most would rather earn the cosmetics through gameplay than pay.
