Ubisoft announced today that the Tom Clancy’s The Division Open Beta will be available first for Xbox One on Thursday February 18th with PlayStation 4 and PC to follow on February 19th.

The Division is throwing its doors wide open next week with an open beta that will let everyone explore its devastated New York ahead of the game's launch. Whether you're a veteran of the closed beta or this is your first time stepping into an Agent's shoes, you'll be able to jump into the open beta from February 19-21 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Xbox One players can get started a day early with exclusive 24-hour early access beginning on February 18, but players on all platforms can preload the beta starting February 16.

THE DIVISION OPEN BETA DATES

• Thursday. Feb 18th - Xbox One Exclusive 
• Friday, Feb 19th - PS4 & PC 
• Sunday, Feb 21st - Open Beta Ends

If this isn't your first time playing The Division, there are extra incentives to come back, starting with a new story mission that wasn't in the closed beta. Also, everyone who participates in the open beta gets access to a special in-game reward that will be unlocked when the full game is released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on March 8.

Want to know what you'll be up against before then? From Rikers Island escapees and roving Rioters to the flamethrower-equipped Cleaners and the highly-trained Last Man Battalion, there's no shortage of factions looking to take control of the city on their own terms. Be sure to check out the new trailer (above) to see what these groups are all about.

For more information on the The Division, check out all of our coverage including up-to-date The Division news, release dates and dlc info, Tom Clancy's The Division Screenshots, The Division Xbox One Game Trailers and much much more. 

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Release Date: March 8, 2016
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
Xbox One Games: Tom Clancy's The Division