The Division's 2015 release window may be "optimistic"

Ubisoft's The Division may struggle to hit its 2015 release window, according to an insider source.

Gamereactor claims to have heard that despite the game being pushed back to next year, the delay may end up being even more severe than that.

"The Division is without a doubt one of the most ambitious game projects of all time and our publisher has naturally realised this," said the source.

"We've been given increased resources, we're hiring lots at the moment and are given a lot of help from other Ubisoft teams which is going to be needed if we are to deliver a finished game by next fall.

"Sadly I still think that the date is a tad bit optimistic as we still don't have a functioning game and still have massive problems making our multiplayer component work at the concept stage.

"At the same time both we and our publisher are incredibly happy with our game engine and Ubisoft will naturally make use of it in lots of upcoming titles."

The source also revealed that The Division's original 2014 release date was announced by Ubisoft without the consultation of developer Ubisoft Massive.

"It felt like being punched in the face to be perfectly honest," the source added. "At the end of the day we don't want to do a Battlefield 4 and release an unfinished game.

"There's too much potential in the concept that is The Division at the moment, that we've asked for more time and resources in order to fully realise this fantastic vision."