The Division 1 gets surprise PS5 patch adding 60fps support

Despite their many flaws, Ubisoft has been one of the strongest publishers during this current console generation – in one aspect at least. Following on from the likes of Far Cry 4; Assassin’s Creed Origins; Odyssey and more, The Division has now gotten a 60fps patch on PlayStation 5.

Taking to Twitter to make the surprise announcement, the official franchise page revealed that “The Division is now available on PlayStation 5 with enhanced performance at 60 FPS. This update brings smoother gameplay to the snow-covered streets of New York where it all began.”

While a welcome update to be sure, it is interesting to see Ubisoft patch what many would consider to be a dead game – especially with its sequel having been out for many years now and a 3rd entry said to be on its way.

Still, if you did want to head back into the polluted streets of New York, now is as good a time as any. Though far from a comprehensive patch, unlocking the framerate on PS5 pairs nicely with the game’s previous PS4 Pro patch to make for a much cleaner experience overall.

As mentioned, this is far from Ubisoft’s first surprise 60fps patch, with multiple Assassin’s Creed titles including Odyssey, Origins and most recently Syndicate receiving updates years after release. Similarly, the Far Cry series has gotten 60fps patches stretching as far back as 2014’s Far Cry 4.

Though it would be nice to get a more comprehensive update for these games in order to take greater advantage of the added horsepower of current-gen consoles, even the addition of 60fps alone is highly welcome – especially if Sony’s rumoured PlayStation handheld turns out to be true.

KitGuru says: Would you consider returning to The Division 1? Why do you think they chose to update the game now? What other last-gen Ubisoft titles would you like to see patched? Let us know down below.

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