The Division was originally "an MMO with World of Warcraft-style gameplay," devs reveal, and it had hotbars and all before it became a full looter-shooter
Developers revealed that The Division was initially conceived as an MMO with gameplay similar to World of Warcraft, featuring hotbars. This early vision contrasted significantly with the final looter-shooter product, which focused on a different combat loop and setting.
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