The Division 2 has turned me into a post-apocalyptic photographer
My time as an agent in The Division 2 was short-lived. I strayed from the story long ago and have since become lost in the pursuit of dark tourism. The wildlife that roams Massive Entertainment’s post-apocalyptic depiction of Washington, D.C has stolen my heart and now I’m struggling to return to the firefights. Rather than shooting gang members I’m shooting adorable photographs.
The Division 2 tasks you with taking back America’s capital from a tyrannical government. The people behind the game insist that they’re not trying to make any political statements. Funny that, as within moments of starting the campaign, a scene plays out that heavily implies that those who don’t bear arms are likely to succumb to those that do. That definitely feels like a political statement, but I guess I’m wrong - silly me.
As the story progresses there seems to be more and more situations that reflect real-life politics. One mission sends me into a museum that’s stuffed with recreations of Vietnam’s jungles, where I engage in a firefight, barely able to distinguish the model soldiers from the real one. I wonder if Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment could be referring to something here? Anyway, instead of continuing along those beats, I decided to switch my focus and explore the city with a camera in hand - chasing dogs and rats to see where they go. If The Division 2’s developer is “absolutely here to explore a new city,” then I may as well be, too.
Despite appearing ravaged and broken, Washington hums with activity. Racoons scour the bins for rubbish, foxes dart between abandoned cars, and deers roam what remains of the streets. Survivors can also be seen collecting supplies and water while enemy factions hawkishly watch over their territory.
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