The Division 3 is officially confirmed to be in development, even if details are still under wraps. During the New Game Plus Showcase 2025, Massive Entertainment spent most of its time talking about the current Tom Clancy's The Division 2 ecosystem, but the key takeaway was simple: The Division 3 is happening. The clearest public breadcrumb so far is the showcase's own social post, which puts the confirmation on the record without locking in a trailer or release window (see the New Game Plus Showcase announcement post on X). That's important context for expectations—right now, "in development" likely means early-stage teasing rather than an imminent release date, so it's smart to treat speculation like speculation until we get official key art, a reveal trailer, or platform targets.
The Division 2 updates remain the best clue for what The Division 3 might emphasize next. Massive's continued focus on The Division 2 content pipeline suggests the studio is still actively iterating on mission structure, endgame loops, and seasonal pacing—systems that typically inform a sequel's design decisions. If you want a quick refresher on the tone and direction of the current game, Ubisoft's "Battle for Brooklyn" DLC launch trailer is a useful snapshot of how the series frames its world, gear chase, and co-op pressure-cooker combat. Until The Division 3 has a reveal trailer, the smartest "next step" for players is to watch how The Division 2 evolves—especially how it handles build diversity, enemy archetypes, and replayability—because those are exactly the areas a sequel usually tries to modernize.
The next Xbox Developer_Direct happens on January 22, 2026, with a spotlight on Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation. Xbox has confirmed the show will feature gameplay presented directly by the studios—typically the most valuable format if you care about moment-to-moment mechanics, performance targets, and what's truly "in-engine". The most complete breakdown is in Xbox's own announcement, "Developer_Direct Returns January 22…", backed up by Xbox's official social confirmation. For timing, the stream is set for 10 a.m. PT—which converts to 6 p.m. in the UK—making it an easy evening watch for British players who want the freshest details without dodging spoilers all day.
How to watch the Xbox Developer_Direct and prep for the reveals is straightforward if you want the cleanest experience. Start by bookmarking Xbox's official event announcement page so you're not hunting for the stream at showtime, then consider revisiting the most recent trailers to calibrate your expectations. For Fable, the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 trailer is still the best official baseline for tone and presentation, while broader roundup coverage (like Game Rant's Developer_Direct confirmation report) can help you spot which details are confirmed versus inferred. Practical tip: if you're watching on console, update your YouTube or Twitch app ahead of time and enable notifications; if you're on PC, log in early and set the stream to the highest stable resolution so gameplay footage doesn't get muddied by compression.
Avowed launches on PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, arriving alongside an anniversary update on other platforms. This is the rare kind of news that's immediately actionable, because it comes with a concrete date and a clear "content parity" promise: PS5 players aren't just getting a late port, they're landing at the same moment as fresh modes and additions elsewhere. The most direct coverage on what the PS5 release includes comes from VGC's report, "Avowed is coming to PS5 with new modes and content", while the game's tone and first impression remain best captured by the official Avowed announce trailer. If you've been waiting for the PS5 version specifically, February 17 is the date to plan around—especially if you want to jump in while guides, build discussions, and patch notes are actively circulating.
How to download Avowed's PS5 release and the anniversary update is easiest if you set things up before launch day. On PS5, open the PlayStation Store, search "Avowed", and Wishlist it so it stays pinned in your library; if pre-load becomes available, you'll typically see a countdown timer and a "Download" option appear automatically closer to release. Then go to Settings → Saved Data and Game/App Settings → Automatic Updates and ensure auto-updates are enabled so the anniversary patch installs without you babysitting it on February 17, 2026. On Xbox (console or PC via the Xbox app) and PC storefronts where you own the game, check for updates the day of release, restart the client if the patch doesn't appear, and verify you have enough storage headroom—anniversary updates often ship as chunky downloads. If you're trying to avoid day-one congestion, a simple habit helps: power on your platform and initiate downloads a couple of hours before you intend to play, so you're not watching a progress bar when you could be exploring.
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