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What is really happening is we paid for an incomplete game. Then the marketing wizards put their spin on it.

The only way to play this so called "free content" is to PURCHASE the game.AKA nothing in this game is or ever will be free.

https://tomclancy-thedivision.ubisof...us/post-launch
almost 5 years ago - Ubi-RealDude - Direct link
Alright... I'm gonna hopefully shed some light on this weirdly semantic argument then close down this thread because it's spiraling out of control in circles.

The Standard Edition of the game - the cheapest and most bare minimum version of the game you can purchase - will receive large content updates for the episodic content. (Invasion, Episodes 1, 2, and 3). These major content updates will not have a surcharge in order to download, access or play upon release.

Owning the Year One Pass, however, will grant early or ease of access to this content. Specifically, it will allow you to play those episodes a week before those who do not own the Year One Pass and instant access to new Specializations. But it is not locked behind the Year One Pass.

I hope this helps clear things up. If it doesn't then please feel free to privately message me.