What changed in Tom Clancy’s The Division™ in 2016

448 updates · 138 main milestones · Feb 15, 2016 to Dec 22, 2016

  1. 6 events
    Holiday Pom Pom Beanies rewardseasonal event

    Log in any time between December 23rd-31st and visit the rewards claim vendor to pick up 2 Pom Pom Beanies, one Red and one Green.

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    Fix for long queuing times in Survival matchmakingbug fix

    Fixed an issue that could unexpectedly lead to long queuing times when match making in a group for Survival.

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    Fix for long queuing times in Survival matchmakingbug fix

    Fixed an issue that could unexpectedly lead to long queuing times when match making in a group for Survival.

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    Larae Barrett's loot spawn fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barrett's loot would get stuck on the Balcony. Now if she is killed on the Balcony, the loot will spawn by the player.

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    Holiday Pom Pom Beanies rewardseasonal event

    Log in any time between December 23rd-31st and visit the rewards claim vendor to pick up two Pom Pom Beanies, one Red and one Green.

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    Larae Barrett's loot spawn issue resolvedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barrett's loot would get stuck on the Balcony. Now if she is killed on the Balcony, the loot will spawn by the player.

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  2. 2 events
    Survival expansion release on PS4new contentMilestone

    Our second expansion, Survival, will be releasing on Playstation 4 on December 20.

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    CE-error fix and PS4 Pro supportbug fix

    A patch on December 20 will fix the CE-error some players have experienced and add support for the PS4 Pro.

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  3. 28 events
    Ban wave correctionother

    A ban wave mistakenly included innocent player profiles; bans have been reverted.

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    Fixed character control lossbug fix

    Fixed issue where players were losing control of their characters for a brief moment.

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    Free Weekend for PC Playersseasonal event

    All PC players can play Tom Clancy’s The Division for free from December 15th to 18th.

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    Patch for CE-error and PS4 Pro supportbug fix

    A patch on December 20 will fix the CE-error and add support for the PS4 Pro.

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    Xbox controller issues on PC resolvedbug fix

    Fixed some instances with the Xbox controller not working on PC.

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    High CPU usage improvements on PCperformance

    Improvements to high CPU usage cases on PC.

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    Addressed Fullscreen mode issuesbug fix

    Addressed some rare cases with the Fullscreen mode not working.

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    Progress Carry Over After Free Weekendquality of life

    Character(s) created and progress made during the Free Weekend will carry over if players upgrade to the full game.

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    DirectX12 support addedsystem

    DirectX12 is now supported.

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    Survival expansion releasing on PS4dlc releaseMilestone

    Our second expansion, Survival, will be releasing on Playstation 4 on December 20.

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    Fixed Xbox controller issues on PCbug fix

    Fixed some instances with the Xbox controller not working on PC.

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    Fixed XP reward issue in Survival sessionbug fix

    Fixed a bug where immediately leaving a Survival session rewarded players with too much Field Proficiency XP.

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    50% Discount on Editions and Season Passshop

    During the Free Weekend, there is a -50% discount on both Standard and Gold editions, as well as the standalone Season Pass.

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    Free Weekend for PC Playersseasonal event

    All PC players can play Tom Clancy’s The Division for free from December 15th to 18th.

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    50% Discount on Editions and Season Passstore

    During the Free Weekend, players can enjoy a -50% discount on both Standard and Gold editions, as well as the Season Pass.

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    Fixed weapon usage with Ballistic Shieldbug fix

    Fixed a bug where any weapon could be used with the Ballistic Shield.

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    Adjusted Field Proficiency XP rewardsbug fix

    Fixed a bug where immediately leaving a Survival session rewarded players with too much Field Proficiency XP.

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    DirectX12 support addedsystem

    DirectX12 is now supported.

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    Fixed weapon usage with Ballistic Shieldbug fix

    Fixed a bug where any weapon could be used with the Ballistic Shield.

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    Improved high CPU usage on PCperformance

    Improvements to high CPU usage cases on PC.

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    Fixed endless Named NPC killsbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the same Named NPC could be killed endlessly.

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    Improved audio positioningaudio

    Some improvements to the audio positioning have been made.

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    Ban wave revertsother

    Reverted bans from a recent cheating ban wave that mistakenly included innocent players.

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    Improvements to audio positioningaudio

    Some improvements to the audio positioning have been made.

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    Fullscreen mode issues addressedbug fix

    Addressed some rare cases with the Fullscreen mode not working.

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    Character control loss issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where players were losing control of their characters for a brief moment.

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    Progress Carry Over After Free Weekendquality of life

    Character progress made during the Free Weekend will carry over if players upgrade to the full game.

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    Fixed endless Named NPC killsbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the same Named NPC could be killed endlessly.

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  4. 10 events
    Character Control Lossbug fix

    Players losing control of their characters for a brief moment

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    Xbox Controller Functionality on PCbug fix

    Fixed some instances with the Xbox controller not working on PC

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    Character Control Lossbug fix

    Fixed issue where players were losing control of their characters for a brief moment

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    Xbox Controller Functionality on PCbug fix

    Fixed some instances with the Xbox controller not working on PC

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    Audio Positioning Improvementsaudio

    Some improvements to the audio positioning have been made

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    Audio Positioning Improvementsaudio

    Some improvements to the audio positioning have been made

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    High CPU Usage Improvementsperformance

    Improvements to high CPU usage cases on PC

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    Fullscreen Mode Issuesbug fix

    Addressed some rare cases with the Fullscreen mode not working

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    Fullscreen Mode Issuesbug fix

    Addressed some rare cases with the Fullscreen mode not working

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    High CPU Usage Improvementsperformance

    Improvements to high CPU usage cases on PC

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  5. 14 events
    Fixed controller issues on PCbug fix

    Fixed issues with controllers on PC.

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    Fixed character control loss issuebug fix

    Fixed the issue that caused the loss of character controls.

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    Lowered CPU usage impactperformance

    Lowered performance impact with high CPU usage.

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    Activated DirectX12 for better optimizationperformance

    This patch will also activate DirectX12 which should provide better optimization for higher resolutions.

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    Lowered CPU usage impactperformance

    Lowered performance impact with high CPU usage.

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    Resolved Uncomplicated talent bug with AlphaBridgebug fix

    Currently if you are using a Famas with Uncomplicated together with an AlphaBridge set, the Uncomplicated talent will be impacted by the Stability and Accuracy mods equipped on both Primary and Secondary weapons, regardless of the one you are actually using. This is a bug that will be resolved in an upcoming update.

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    Fixed reward collection issue for side missionsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some players were not able to collect the reward for completing all side missions in a zone.

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    Activated DirectX12 for better optimizationperformance

    This patch will activate DirectX12 which should provide better optimization for higher resolutions.

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    Resolved Uncomplicated talent bug with AlphaBridgebug fix

    Currently if you are using a Famas with Uncomplicated together with an AlphaBridge set, the Uncomplicated talent will be impacted by the Stability and Accuracy mods equipped on both Primary and Secondary weapons. This bug will be resolved in an upcoming update.

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    Fixed controller issues on PCbug fix

    Fixed issues with controllers on PC.

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    Barret’s Bulletproof Chest bonuses issuebug fix

    Bonuses from Barret’s Bulletproof Chest not working was resolved, but the bonuses will not be displayed in the UI as it requires a client patch.

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    Fixed reward collection issue for side missionsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where some players were not able to collect the reward for completing all side missions in a zone.

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    Barret’s Bulletproof Chest bonuses issuebug fix

    Bonuses from Barret’s Bulletproof Chest not working were resolved, but the bonuses will not be displayed in the UI as it requires a client patch.

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    Fixed character control loss issuebug fix

    Fixed the issue that caused the loss of character controls.

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  6. 2 events
    Fix for Side Mission Reward Collection Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing some players from collecting the reward for completing all side missions in a zone.

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    Fix for Side Mission Reward Collection Issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing some players from collecting the reward for completing all side missions in a zone.

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  7. 20 events
    Black screen after exit cutscene fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players would be stuck on a black screen after watching the exit cutscene in Brooklyn.

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    Fixed black screen after exit cutscenebug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players would be stuck on a black screen after watching the exit cutscene in Brooklyn.

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    Fixed Larae Barret stuck on balconybug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barret would remain stuck on the balcony in Lexington Event Center.

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    Colonel Bliss’s Holster drop bug fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Colonel Bliss’s Holster would not drop in General Assembly mission.

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    Fixed black screen after exit cutscenebug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players would be stuck on a black screen after watching the exit cutscene in Brooklyn.

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    Fixed Larae Barret stuck bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barret would remain stuck on the balcony in Lexington Event Center.

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    Fix for damage issue with Larae Barretbug fix

    Fixed an issue where sometimes damage could not be applied to Larae Barret in Lexington Event Center.

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    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier reducedbalance changeMilestone

    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier has been reduced to limit the skill’s potency when used against other players.

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    Fixed Barret Named armor talent issuebug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Barret Named high-end armor talent would not work after a phase transition or character death.

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    High-End items rerolled to level 30balance changeMilestone

    All existing High-End items below level 30 will be automatically rerolled to level 30.

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    High-End items rerolled to level 30balance changeMilestone

    All existing High-End items below level 30 will be automatically rerolled to level 30.

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    Fix for Larae Barret stuck on balconybug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barret would remain stuck on the balcony in Lexington Event Center.

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    Colonel Bliss’s Holster drop issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Colonel Bliss’s Holster would not drop in General Assembly mission.

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    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier reducedbalance change

    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier has been reduced to limit the skill’s potency when used against other players.

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    Fixed Barret Named armor talent issuebug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Barret Named high-end armor talent would not work after a phase transition or character death.

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    High-End items rerolled to level 30balance changeMilestone

    All existing High-End items below level 30 will be automatically rerolled to level 30.

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    Barret Named armor talent bug fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Barret Named high-end armor talent would not work after a phase transition or character death.

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    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier reducedbalance changeMilestone

    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier has been reduced to limit the skill’s potency when used against other players.

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    Fix for Damage Issue with Larae Barretbug fix

    Fixed an issue where sometimes damage could not be applied to Larae Barret in Lexington Event Center.

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    Colonel Bliss’s Holster drop issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Colonel Bliss’s Holster would not drop in General Assembly mission.

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  8. 6 events
    Colonel Bliss’s Holster drop issue fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Colonel Bliss’s Holster would not drop in General Assembly mission.

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    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier reducedbalance changeMilestone

    Sticky Bomb PvP damage modifier has been reduced to limit the skill’s potency when used against other players.

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    Black screen issue after exit cutscenebug fix

    Fixed a bug where some players would be stuck on a black screen after watching the exit cutscene in Brooklyn.

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    Barret Named armor talent bug fixbug fix

    Fixed a bug where the Barret Named high-end armor talent would not work after a phase transition or character death.

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    Fix for Larae Barret stuck on balconybug fix

    Fixed a bug where Larae Barret would remain stuck on the balcony in Lexington Event Center.

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    High-End items rerolled to level 30balance changeMilestone

    All existing High-End items below level 30 will be automatically rerolled to level 30.

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  9. 19 events
    Increased Stash Sizequality of life

    Stash size will be increased from 70 to 150 items.

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    Addition of Six New Named Gear Itemsnew content

    Six new Named gear items introduced, each with unique talents.

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    Addition of Six New Named Gear Itemsnew content

    Six new Named gear items will be introduced, each with unique talents.

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    Release of Survival Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    The second paid expansion, Survival, will be released alongside Update 1.5.

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    Survival Game Mode Release Datenew contentMilestone

    Survival and Update 1.5 will be available on November 22nd for Xbox One and PC.

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    Changes to Shotgun Aim Assistbalance change

    Aim assist strength and headshot base damage bonus for shotguns have been lowered.

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    Aim Assist and Shotgun Adjustmentsbalance change

    Strength of aim assist on shotguns lowered, along with changes to accuracy and headshot damage.

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    Introduction of World Tier 5new contentMilestone

    World Tier 5 will feature level 34 enemies and a maximum Gear Score of 256.

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    Increased Rewards for Higher World Tiersbalance change

    Rewards for activities in higher World Tiers have been increased.

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    Stagger Mechanic Reintroduced in PvPbug fix

    Stagger mechanic will affect PvP again, causing aim flinch with high-stagger weapons.

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    Introduction of 12 New Weapon Typesnew content

    12 new weapon types and four new Named weapons added to the game.

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    Introduction of World Tier 5balance changeMilestone

    World Tier 5 added, featuring level 34 enemies and a maximum Gear Score of 256.

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    Survival Game Mode Release Datenew contentMilestone

    Survival and Update 1.5 will be available on November 22nd for Xbox One and PC.

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    Stagger Mechanic Impact in PvPgameplay

    High-stagger weapons will now cause aim flinch in PvP.

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    Increased Stash Sizequality of life

    Stash size increased from 70 to 150 items.

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    Introduction of 12 New Weapon Typesnew content

    Update 1.5 will add 12 new weapon types and four new Named weapons.

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    Release of Survival Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    Survival, the second paid expansion to The Division, will be released alongside Update 1.5.

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    Reversion of Enemy Armor Damage Attribute Changebug fix

    The change of Enemy Armor Damage from a minor to a major attribute has been reverted.

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    Increased Rewards in Higher World Tiersbalance change

    Rewards for activities in higher World Tiers increased, with adjustments to vendor item sales based on Gear Score.

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  10. 8 events
    Sealed Caches Looting Mechanics Clarificationquality of life

    Other caches will have their Gear Score determined when looted, unaffected by Update 1.5.

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    Sealed Caches Gear Score Adjustmentquality of life

    Caches purchased before Update 1.5 will drop items at Gear Score 163.

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    Weapon Talent Requirements Adjustmentbalance change

    Reducing the Weapon Talent requirements on 256 Gear Score weapons for consistency.

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    Reversion of Enemy Armor Damage Changebalance change

    Reverting Enemy Armor Damage to its 1.4 state based on player feedback.

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    Reversion of Enemy Armor Damage Changebalance change

    The change to Enemy Armor Damage as a major attribute has been reverted back to its 1.4 state.

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    Sealed Caches Looting Mechanicsquality of life

    The Gear Score of items in other caches is determined when looted, unaffected by when they are opened.

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    Sealed Caches Gear Score Adjustmentquality of life

    Caches purchased before Update 1.5 will drop items at Gear Score 163.

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    Reduction of Weapon Talent Requirementsbalance change

    Weapon Talent requirements on 256 Gear Score weapons have been reduced for consistency.

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  11. 24 events
    Introduction of Survival Game Modenew contentMilestone

    A new game mode where players must survive in a snowstorm with limited resources while searching for antivirals.

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    Introduction of World Tier 5new contentMilestone

    World Tier 5 is introduced with Update 1.5, providing a fresh start for players to gear up.

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    Infection MechanicgameplayMilestone

    Players must manage an infection that will kill them if not treated with medication.

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    Crafting System in SurvivalgameplayMilestone

    Players can craft weapons, clothes, and skills, and must prioritize resources.

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    World Tier 5 Introductionnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of World Tier 5 with Update 1.5, providing a fresh start for players to gear up.

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    Fixed High-End Rewards Bug for Low-Level Playersbug fix

    Fixed a bug where players below level 30 could obtain High-End rewards from vendor sealed caches.

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    Corrected Gear Score Calculation Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Gear Score calculations placed players into the wrong World Tier.

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    Ranking and Rewards Systemgameplay

    Players are ranked based on performance in Survival, affecting rewards received.

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    Matchmaking for Survival Modegameplay

    Separate matchmaking brackets for teams and solo players to level the playing field.

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    Infection MechanicgameplayMilestone

    Players must manage an infection that will kill them if not treated with medication.

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    Survival Mechanics: Hunger and ThirstgameplayMilestone

    Players must manage hunger and thirst, affecting health regeneration and vision.

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    Testing Enemy Armor Damage Mechanicsgameplay

    Changes made to Enemy Armor Damage as a major stat, affecting player choices in tankiness vs damage.

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    Introduction of Enemy Armor Damage StatgameplayMilestone

    Changes made to Enemy Armor Damage as a major stat, allowing players to choose between tankiness and damage output.

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    Matchmaking for Survival Modegameplay

    Separate matchmaking for teams and solo players to level the playing field.

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    Crafting System in SurvivalgameplayMilestone

    Players can craft weapons, clothes, and skills using materials found in the environment.

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    Fixed High-End Rewards Bug for Low-Level Playersbug fix

    Fixed a bug where players below level 30 could obtain High-End rewards from vendor sealed caches.

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    Cold Resistance and Clothing ImportancegameplayMilestone

    Players need to find clothing with cold resistance to survive the blizzard.

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    Survival Rewards Systemgameplay

    Players are ranked based on performance, affecting rewards received.

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    Corrected Gear Score Calculation Bugbug fix

    Fixed a bug where Gear Score calculations placed players into the wrong World Tier.

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    Fixed Underground Rank Exceeding Limitbug fix

    Fixed a bug where player’s Underground Rank would exceed Rank 40 in certain conditions.

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    Fixed Underground Rank Exceeding Limitbug fix

    Fixed a bug where player’s Underground Rank would exceed Rank 40 in certain conditions.

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    Introduction of Survival Game Modenew contentMilestone

    A new game mode where players must survive in a snowstorm with limited resources while searching for antivirals.

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    Cold Resistance and Clothing ImportancegameplayMilestone

    Appearance items now provide cold resistance, crucial for survival in the blizzard.

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    Survival Mechanics: Hunger and ThirstgameplayMilestone

    Players must manage hunger and thirst, affecting vision and health regeneration.

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  12. 10 events
    Shotgun Meta Discussionbalance change

    Addressing PVP frustrations with shotguns in Update 1.5, focusing on aim assist systems.

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    Investigation of Vanity Items Cap Issuebug fix

    Investigating ways to provide vanity items to players who missed out due to the vanity items cap issue before Update 1.4.

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    Server Restart and Optimizationsperformance

    Maintenance conducted to restart servers and implement further server optimizations.

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    Addressing Shotgun Meta in Update 1.5balance changeMilestone

    Changes to the shotgun meta focusing on aim assist systems will be addressed in Update 1.5.

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    Vanity Items Cap Issue Investigationbug fix

    Investigating ways to provide vanity items to players who missed out due to the vanity items cap issue before Update 1.4.

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    Clear Sky Phoenix Credit Farmingbalance change

    Addressing the ability to farm Phoenix Credits by lowering world tier in Update 1.5 to ensure consistent scaling systems.

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    Server Restart and Optimizationperformance

    Maintenance conducted to restart servers and make further server optimizations.

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    PTS for Update 1.5 AnnouncedgameplayMilestone

    A Public Test Server (PTS) will be conducted for Update 1.5 to test changes including enemy armor damage against players.

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    PTS for Update 1.5 Announcedgameplay

    A Public Test Server for Update 1.5 will be conducted to test changes including enemy armor damage against players.

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    Clear Sky Phoenix Credit Farming Issuebalance change

    Addressing the ability to farm Phoenix Credits by lowering world tier and completing Clear Sky on easier difficulty in Update 1.5.

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  13. 12 events
    Rebalanced Gear Sets and Weaponsbalance changeMilestone

    Rebalanced all items for more variety; reworked specific Gear Sets and modified weapon mechanics.

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    Introduction of 4 World Tiersbalance changeMilestone

    Added 4 World Tiers to the game, impacting enemy levels based on Gear Score.

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    Reduced Time-to-Kill for NPCsbalance changeMilestone

    Decreased the time-to-kill for NPCs and reduced their lethality to enhance gameplay.

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    Gear Score Simplificationbalance changeMilestone

    Simplified Gear Score milestones and aligned Gear Set items with High-End scores.

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    Launch of Player Profile Featureui ux

    New tool to check and share gameplay stats and server status.

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    Reduced Time-to-Kill for NPCsbalance changeMilestone

    Decreased time-to-kill and enemy lethality to enhance player experience.

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    Introduction of Field Proficiency SystemgameplayMilestone

    Added a progression bar for XP earned after level 30, rewarding players with Sealed Caches.

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    Introduction of Field Proficiency Systemnew contentMilestone

    Added Field Proficiency to utilize XP earned after level 30, rewarding players with Sealed Caches.

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    Launch of Player Profile Featurenew content

    New tool to check and share gameplay stats and server status with friends.

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    Rebalanced Gear Sets and Weapon Typesbalance changeMilestone

    Reworked FireCrest and Path of the Nomad sets; B.L.I.N.D. set repurposed for PvP as Banshee.

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    Simplified Gear Score Systembalance changeMilestone

    Introduced clear Gear Score milestones and aligned Gear Set items with High-End scores.

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    Introduction of 4 World Tiersbalance changeMilestone

    Added 4 World Tiers to the game, impacting enemy levels based on Gear Score.

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  14. 28 events
    Underground Challenge Mode Scaling Adjustmentbalance change

    Underground Challenge Mode will now scale with group size in terms of enemy health and damage, but no longer in enemy quantity.

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    NPC Damage Reduction Bug Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where NPC damage was reduced by an extra 15%, leading to a total 30% reduction instead of the intended 15%.

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    Underground Challenge Mode Scaling Adjustmentbalance change

    Underground Challenge Mode will now scale with group size in terms of enemy health and damage, but no longer in enemy quantity.

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    Ballistic Shield Bugs Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved a number of Ballistic Shield bugs with the PTS week 4 patch.

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    Reverted Elite and Named NPC Armor Changesbalance change

    Reverted the change to Elite and Named NPC Armor to bring it back to the level of PTS 2, increasing armor by 20% compared to PTS 3.

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    Health on Kill Adjustment for Path of the Nomadbalance change

    Reduced Health on Kill bonus from 20% to 14% and reduced Health on Kill rolls on items by about half.

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    Health on Kill Adjustment for Path of the Nomadbalance change

    Reduced Health on Kill bonus from 20% to 14% and reduced Health on Kill rolls on items by about half.

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    Ballistic Shield Bugs Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved a number of Ballistic Shield bugs with the PTS week 4 patch.

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    Health on Kill Adjustment for Path of the Nomadbalance change

    Reduced Health on Kill bonus from 20% to 14% and reduced Health on Kill rolls on items by about half.

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    Loot Drop Rate Adjustment in Undergroundbalance change

    Chances to drop items from random enemies in Underground have been slightly lowered to ensure that an increase of enemies does not lead to even more loot.

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    Reverted Elite Armor Changebalance change

    Reverted the change to Elite and Named NPC Armor to bring it back to the level of PTS 2, resulting in a 20% increase of armor compared to PTS 3.

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    Ballistic Shield Bugs Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved a number of Ballistic Shield bugs with the PTS week 4 patch.

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    Testing Double XP Systemgameplay

    Testing a system that allows for Double XP over a certain time period.

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    NPC Damage Reduction Bug Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where NPC damage was reduced by an extra 15%, leading to a total 30% reduction instead of the intended 15%.

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    Ballistic Shield Bugs Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved a number of Ballistic Shield bugs with the PTS week 4 patch.

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    NPC Damage Reduction Bug Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where NPC damage was reduced by an extra 15%, leading to a total 30% reduction instead of the intended 15%.

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    Loot Drop Rate Adjustment in Undergroundbalance change

    Chances to drop items from random enemies in Underground have been slightly lowered to ensure that an increase of enemies does not lead to even more loot.

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    Reverted Elite and Named NPC Armor Changebalance change

    Reverted the change to Elite and Named NPC Armor to bring it back to the level of PTS 2, equating to a 20% increase in armor compared to PTS 3.

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    Underground Challenge Mode Scaling Adjustmentbalance change

    Underground Challenge Mode will now scale with group size in terms of enemy health and damage, but no longer in enemy quantity.

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    Loot Drop Rate Adjustment in Undergroundbalance change

    Chances to drop items from random enemies in Underground have been slightly lowered to ensure that an increase of enemies does not lead to even more loot.

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    Double XP Testing Weekendgameplay

    Testing a system that allows for Double XP over a certain time period.

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    Double XP Testing Weekendgameplay

    Testing a system that allows for Double XP over a certain time period.

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    NPC Damage Reduction Bug Fixbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a bug where NPC damage was reduced by an extra 15%, leading to a total 30% reduction instead of the intended 15%.

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    Health on Kill Adjustment for Path of the Nomadbalance change

    Reduced Health on Kill bonus from 20% to 14% and reduced Health on Kill rolls on items by about half.

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    Loot Drop Rate Adjustment in Undergroundbalance change

    Chances to drop items from random enemies in Underground have been slightly lowered to ensure that an increase of enemies does not lead to even more loot.

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    Reverted Elite Armor Changebalance change

    Reverted the change to Elite and Named NPC Armor to bring it back to the level of PTS 2, increasing armor by 20% compared to PTS 3.

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    Testing Double XP Systemgameplay

    Testing a system that allows awarding Double XP over a certain time period.

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    Underground Challenge Mode Scaling Adjustmentsbalance change

    Underground Challenge Mode will now scale with group size in terms of enemy health and damage, but no longer in enemy quantity.

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  15. 36 events
    Loot Drop Pool Changesgameplay

    Items have been divided into different pools to reduce overlap, ensuring better loot diversity.

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    Loot Drop Pool Changesbalance change

    Items have been divided into different pools to reduce overlap, ensuring better loot distribution.

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    Increased Loot AvailabilitygameplayMilestone

    All enemies can drop loot with a Gear Score appropriate for your World Tier, increasing upgrade opportunities.

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    Loot Drop Rates Adjustedgameplay

    More gear will drop in higher difficulties, making all content relevant.

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    Banshee's Shadow Gear Set Availabilitygameplay

    Banshee's Shadow set will drop everywhere, not just in the Dark Zone.

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    PTS Week 3 Patch Deploymentgameplay

    Patch deployed for Week 3 of the PTS, reflecting changes based on community feedback.

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    Investigating Time to Kill and Time to Be Killedbalance change

    Ongoing investigation into issues with time to kill and time to be killed, with expected resolution in PTS Week 3.

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    Final Chest Loot Changes in Undergroundbalance change

    Final chest in Underground will only drop a purple item in normal difficulty in World Tier 1; higher tiers guarantee High End items.

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    Crafting Station Activation Time Reducedquality of life

    Crafting station activation time has been reduced by 0.5 seconds.

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    Loot Weighting Changes in Incursionsgameplay

    Loot weighting in Incursions will now focus on different equipment slots instead of Gear Sets.

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    Crafting Assignments Reward Changesother

    Crafting assignments will now reward Sealed Crafting Caches and Division Tech requirements have been removed.

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    Introduction of Level 33 Weapon Modsnew content

    New level 33 weapon mods added, now available in all qualities.

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    All Gear Sets Available to All PlayersgameplayMilestone

    All Gear Sets will now drop for all players, regardless of DLC ownership.

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    Increased Intel from Search & Destroy Missionsquality of life

    Search & Destroy missions now award 5-10 intel in addition to regular drops.

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    Banshee’s Shadow Gear Set Availabilitynew content

    Banshee’s Shadow set will drop like any other Gear Set, not just in the Dark Zone.

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    Loot Weighting Changes in Incursionsgameplay

    Loot weighting in Incursions will now focus on different equipment slots instead of Gear Sets.

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    Live Server Maintenance for Optimizationperformance

    Standard maintenance to further optimize the servers and clean up the databases.

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    Final Chest Loot Changes in Undergroundgameplay

    Final chest will only drop purple items on normal difficulty in World Tier 1; guaranteed High End items in higher tiers.

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    Field Proficiency System Introductiongameplay

    Experience gained at level 30 will count towards Field Proficiency, awarding Sealed Caches.

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    Vendor Stock Refresh Rate Changedshop

    Credit vendor stock will refresh weekly instead of daily, providing more time to save credits.

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    Lowered Prices for Gear and Cachesbalance change

    Prices for some gear and Dark Zone caches have been lowered to be more accessible.

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    MG5 Light Machine Gun Blueprint Not Includednew content

    MG5 blueprint was mistakenly implemented in Week 2 and will not be added with Update 1.4.

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    Server Maintenance for Optimizationperformance

    Standard maintenance conducted on the Live Server to optimize servers and clean up databases.

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    All Gear Sets Available to All Playersnew contentMilestone

    All Gear Sets will now drop for all players, regardless of DLC ownership.

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    Investigating Time to Kill and Time to Be Killedbalance change

    Investigating issues with time to kill and time to be killed based on community feedback.

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    Vendor Stock Refresh Changesshop

    Credit vendor stock will refresh weekly instead of daily, allowing more time to save credits.

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    Increased Gear Drops in Higher Difficultiesbalance change

    More gear will drop in Hard, Challenging, and Heroic difficulties, making all content relevant.

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    New Level 33 Weapon Mods Addedgameplay

    New weapon mods are now available in all qualities.

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    PTS Week 3 Patch DeploymentgameplayMilestone

    Patch deployed for Week 3 of the PTS, addressing changes, fixes, and additions.

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    MG5 Light Machine Gun Blueprint Not Includednew content

    The MG5 blueprint was mistakenly implemented in Week 2 of the PTS and will not be included in Update 1.4.

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    Dark Zone Vendor Changesshop

    Dark Zone vendors will sell random Gear Sets and prices for some gear have been lowered.

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    Increased Intel from Search & Destroy Missionsquality of life

    Intel gained from Search & Destroy missions has been increased to 5-10.

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    Field Proficiency System Introducedgameplay

    Experience gained at level 30 will count towards Field Proficiency, awarding Sealed Caches.

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    Crafting Changesgameplay

    Crafting assignments will reward Sealed Crafting Caches, and Division Tech requirements for crafting have been removed.

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    Increased Loot AvailabilitygameplayMilestone

    All enemies can drop gear with a Gear Score appropriate for your World Tier, increasing upgrade opportunities.

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    Reduced Crafting Station Activation Timequality of life

    Crafting station activation time has been reduced by 0.5 seconds.

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  16. 10 events
    Character Changes and Gear RerollinggameplayMilestone

    Changes in Update 1.4 will impact current characters, with some gear being rerolled to balance power levels.

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    Improvement to Performance Mod Slots UIui ux

    The UI for new Performance Mod slots being added to gear in Update 1.4 will be addressed for clarity and intuitiveness.

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    Server Optimization and Stability Improvementsperformance

    Today's maintenance was used to further improve server optimization, stability, and clean up the databases.

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    Character Changes and Gear RerollinggameplayMilestone

    Many changes in Update 1.4 will be retroactive, impacting current characters and potentially rerolling gear.

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    Weapon Damage Balance Changes for SMGsbalance change

    New weapon balancing changes for SMGs are being tested on the PTS, with adjustments based on player feedback.

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    Server Optimization and Stability Improvementsperformance

    Today's maintenance was used to further improve server optimization, stability, and clean up the databases.

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    Public Test Server Openednew contentMilestone

    The Public Test Server opened to all The Division PC players for testing changes coming with Update 1.4.

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    Improvement to Performance Mod Slots UIui ux

    The UI for the new Performance Mod slots in gear will be addressed in the next PTS build for better clarity.

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    Public Test Server Now Opennew contentMilestone

    The Public Test Server opened to all The Division PC players, allowing them to test changes coming with Update 1.4.

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    Weapon Damage Balance Changesbalance change

    New weapon balancing changes, particularly to SMGs, are being tested on the PTS with ongoing adjustments based on player feedback.

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  17. 5 events
    Character Creation on PTSgameplay

    Players will create new level 30 characters on the PTS, as live server characters will not transfer.

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    Public Test Server Launchnew content

    The Public Test Server will be opening to all PC players on September 26th for testing Update 1.4.

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    Character Creation on PTSgameplay

    Players will be able to create new level 30 characters on the PTS, with no character transfer from the live server.

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    Separate Client for PTSquality of life

    The PTS will require a separate client download (about 45Gb) that will not overwrite the existing game client.

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    Public Test Server Launchnew content

    The Public Test Server will open to all PC players on September 26th, allowing testing of Update 1.4.

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  18. 22 events
    Adjustment of Gear Scores for Gear Setsbalance changeMilestone

    Gear scores of Gear Sets have been adjusted to match High End gear scores.

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    Rebalancing of Armor and Toughnessbalance changeMilestone

    Stamina will become the main source of toughness, requiring more armor for damage mitigation.

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    Rebalancing of Gear Set Bonusesbalance changeMilestone

    Four-piece Gear Set bonuses have been rebalanced to promote variety in gameplay.

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    New Weapon Mod Systembalance changeMilestone

    Weapon mods will now feature one major bonus and several minor bonuses, enhancing customization.

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    Removal of Scavenging Statbalance changeMilestone

    Scavenging has been removed from the game and will be replaced and rerolled on current gear.

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    Changes to Weapon Damage and Rolesbalance changeMilestone

    Damage and roles of various weapons have been changed to enhance gameplay balance.

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    Rebalancing of High End Gear Talentsbalance changeMilestone

    High end gear talents have been rebalanced to make more of them viable for endgame.

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    Additive Damage Bonusesbalance changeMilestone

    Damage bonuses will now be additive instead of multiplicative to reduce damage spikes.

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    Removal of Skill Bonuses from Gearbalance changeMilestone

    All gear will lose their skill bonuses, while backpacks, holsters, and knee pads gain new performance mod slots.

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    Adjustment of Gear Scores for Gear Setsbalance changeMilestone

    Gear Sets will have their Gear Score adjusted to match High End gear scores.

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    Removal of Scavenging Statbalance change

    Scavenging has been removed from the game, and affected stats will be rerolled.

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    Changes to Weapon Damage and Rolesbalance changeMilestone

    Damage and roles of various weapons have been changed to balance gameplay.

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    Removal of Skill Bonuses from Gearbalance changeMilestone

    All gear will lose their skill bonuses, while backpacks, holsters, and knee pads gain new performance mod slots.

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    Scaling Down of Crit Chance and Headshot Damagebalance change

    Crit chance and headshot damage will be scaled down to fit the new game balance.

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    Adjustment of Gear Stats in World Tier 2 and Higherbalance changeMilestone

    All gear will have Firearms, Stamina, and Electronics stats, with one stat being higher. This aims to balance gameplay.

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    Gear Stat Changes for World Tier 2 and Higherbalance changeMilestone

    Every piece of equipment dropped will have all three main stats: Firearms, Stamina, and Electronics.

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    Rebalancing of Armor and Toughnessbalance changeMilestone

    Stamina will be the main source of toughness, reducing the impact of armor.

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    Rebalancing of High End Gear Talentsbalance change

    High end gear talents have been balanced to make more of them viable for endgame.

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    Additive Damage Bonusesbalance changeMilestone

    Damage bonuses will now be additive instead of multiplicative, leading to more consistent damage output.

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    New Weapon Mod Systembalance changeMilestone

    Weapon mods will now come with one major bonus and a number of smaller bonuses.

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    Scaling Down of Crit Chance and Headshot Damagebalance changeMilestone

    Crit chance and headshot damage will be scaled down to fit the new game balance.

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    Rebalancing of Gear Set Bonusesbalance changeMilestone

    Four-piece Gear Set bonuses will be rebalanced to encourage more variety in gameplay.

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  19. 22 events
    Removal of Gear Drop Weightingquality of life

    Players can choose any activity without being forced into specific content for gear drops.

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    Server Optimization and Stability Improvementsperformance

    Today's maintenance was used to further improve server optimization, stability, and clean up the databases.

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    Gear Score Milestonesbalance changeMilestone

    Clear Gear Score milestones introduced: 163, 182, 204, and 229. Gear Sets will now match these scores.

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    Removal of Gear Drop Weightingquality of life

    Gear drop weighting removed, allowing players to choose preferred activities without being forced into specific content.

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    Public Test Server Delayother

    Announcement regarding the delay of the Public Test Server to include key elements of Update 1.4.

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    Difficulty Scaling and Time to Kill Changesgameplay

    Information about difficulty scaling and the time to kill changes was released.

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    Public Test Server Delay Announcementother

    The Public Test Server has been delayed to include key elements of Update 1.4.

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    New Gear Score MilestonesgameplayMilestone

    Clear Gear Score milestones introduced: 163, 182, 204, and 229, with corresponding enemy levels.

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    Monthly Supply Drop for Season Pass Holdersnew content

    A new monthly supply drop was sent out today for season pass holders.

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    Normalization of Player Powerbalance change

    Plans to reduce the power gap between optimized and non-optimized characters to improve balance.

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    Server Optimization and Stability Improvementsperformance

    Today's maintenance was used to further improve server optimization, stability, and clean up the databases.

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    Rescaling Enemy Powerbalance changeMilestone

    Enemies' health and damage have been rescaled for a more linear power progression, removing level 34 and 35 enemies.

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    Granular Difficulty ScalinggameplayMilestone

    Difficulty levels now provide a smoother transition between challenges, making it easier for solo players and small groups.

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    Loot Drops from NPCsgameplayMilestone

    All NPCs now have chances to drop loot, enhancing the reward system across activities.

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    Granular Difficulty ScalinggameplayMilestone

    Difficulty settings now provide a smoother transition between levels, making it easier for players to engage with content.

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    Monthly Supply Drop for Season Pass Holdersnew content

    A new monthly supply drop was sent out today for season pass holders. Visit your reclaim vendor to pick them up!

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    Rescaling Enemy Powerbalance changeMilestone

    Enemies' health and damage have been rescaled for a more linear power progression, with the highest enemy level now being 33.

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    Difficulty Scaling and Time to Kill Changesgameplay

    Released information about difficulty scaling and the time to kill changes.

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    Introduction of World TiersgameplayMilestone

    Players can choose between World Tiers based on Gear Score, affecting enemy levels and difficulty.

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    Normalization of Player Powerbalance change

    Plans to reduce the power gap between optimized and non-optimized characters to improve balance.

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    Introduction of World TiersgameplayMilestone

    Players can choose between World Tiers based on Gear Score, affecting enemy levels and difficulty.

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    NPC Loot DropsgameplayMilestone

    Every NPC now has a chance to drop loot, enhancing gear acquisition from random encounters.

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  20. 13 events
    Enhancements to Core Shooter Elementsgameplay

    Improvements will be made to gun handling and the importance of gunplay.

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    Loot Rewards Improvementbalance changeMilestone

    Addressing loot rewards to ensure players can acquire appropriate loot for their difficulty level.

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    Adjustments to Time to Kill for NPCsgameplay

    Time to kill has increased as NPCs have leveled up, aiming for a natural progression in difficulty.

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    Public Test Server Announcementnew content

    First technical test for the Public Test Server starting on September 15th for selected PC players.

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    Time to Kill Adjustmentgameplay

    Increased time to kill for NPCs to enhance difficulty and align with character progression.

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    Operation ISAC Challengeseasonal event

    Complete 5 Underground Missions on Challenge Mode to receive Asher’s boots.

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    Redesign of Difficulty Scalingbalance changeMilestone

    The jump between Hard and Challenging difficulties will be adjusted for smoother progression.

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    Loot Rewards System Overhaulbalance changeMilestone

    Loot rewards will be improved to ensure players can progress through appropriate difficulties.

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    Public Test Server Launchnew content

    The first technical test for the Public Test Server will start on September 15th.

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    Server Optimization and Stability Maintenanceperformance

    Standard maintenance was conducted to improve server optimization and stability.

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    Server Optimization Maintenancesystem

    Standard maintenance to improve server optimization, stability, and database cleanup.

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    Core Shooter Elements Enhancementgameplay

    Improving gun handling and the impact of gunplay in the game.

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    Difficulty Scaling Redesignbalance changeMilestone

    Redesigning difficulty scaling to ensure smoother progression from Hard to Challenging difficulty levels.

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  21. 26 events
    Daily Missions Reset Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Daily missions will no longer reset when relogging.

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    Last Stand Expansion Announcementnew content

    Announcement of the Last Stand expansion to be released in early 2017.

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    Daily Missions Reset Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Daily missions will no longer reset when relogging.

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    Introduction of Agent Intel Forum Sectionui ux

    A dedicated section on the forums for open discussions, polls, and theory crafting.

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    Gear Sets and Weapons Balancingbalance changeMilestone

    Balancing gear sets and weapons for improved gameplay.

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    Upcoming Update 1.4 Focusbalance changeMilestone

    Update 1.4 will focus on game balancing, bug fixing, and improving the overall experience.

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    Enemy Difficulty and Time to Kill Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestone

    Revising enemy difficulty and player time to kill.

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    Loot Drops Adjustmentbalance changeMilestone

    Making loot drops more relevant to the player.

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    Solo Player Experience Improvementsbalance changeMilestone

    Enhancements to the solo player experience.

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    Fix for AlphaBridge Gear Set Talentsbug fix

    You will no longer receive the talents from a side arm Shotgun when using the AlphaBridge Gear Set.

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    Fixing Bugs in Update 1.4bug fixMilestone

    Addressing various bugs including those listed in Known Issues.

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    Loot Drops Adjustmentbalance changeMilestone

    Making loot drops more relevant to the player.

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    Enemy Difficulty and Time to Killbalance changeMilestone

    Adjustments to enemy difficulty and player time to kill.

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    Dark Zone and PvP Balancingbalance changeMilestone

    Balancing changes for Dark Zone and PvP gameplay.

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    Focus on Fixing Bugs in Update 1.4bug fixMilestone

    Addressing bugs listed in Known Issues and other identified problems.

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    Weapon Skins Inventory Space Changequality of life

    Weapon skins will no longer take up inventory space.

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    Sound Issues Being Addressedaudio

    The Dev team is working to fix an issue where players are experiencing broken sound or no sound at all.

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    Solo Player Experience Improvementsbalance changeMilestone

    Enhancements aimed at improving the solo player experience.

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    Postponement of Survival Expansionother

    Survival expansion postponed to a later date.

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    Quality of Life Additionsquality of life

    Implementing community-suggested quality of life improvements, such as weapon skins no longer taking inventory space.

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    Upcoming Update 1.4 Focus on Balancingbalance changeMilestone

    Update 1.4 will focus on game balancing, bug fixing, and improving the overall experience.

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    Gear Sets and Weapons Balancingbalance changeMilestone

    Balancing of gear sets and weapons.

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    Fix for AlphaBridge Gear Set Talentsbug fix

    You will no longer receive the talents from a side arm Shotgun when using the AlphaBridge Gear Set.

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    Ongoing Sound Issues Being Addressedaudio

    The Dev team is working to fix an issue where players are experiencing broken sound or no sound at all.

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    Dark Zone and PvP Balancingbalance changeMilestone

    Adjustments to balance gameplay in the Dark Zone and PvP.

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    Introduction of Agent Intel Forum Sectionquality of life

    A dedicated section on the forums for open discussions, polls, and theory crafting.

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  22. 1 event
    Underground DLC Release for PS4dlc releaseMilestone

    Deploying Underground for PS4 users during maintenance.

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  23. 1 event
    Underground DLC Release for PS4dlc releaseMilestone

    The Underground DLC will be deployed for PS4 users during the maintenance.

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  24. 10 events
    Dead Eye Gear Set Issue Acknowledgedbug fix

    An issue with the DeadEye gear set allowing crit chance bonus while retaining headshot damage is being addressed.

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    Teleportation Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused players to be teleported to the safe house when following the Missing Agents quest.

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    Blue Division Tech Drop Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Blue Division Tech will no longer drop in the 201+ Dark Zone brackets.

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    Dead Eye Gear Set Issue Acknowledgedbug fix

    An issue with the DeadEye gear set allowing crit chance bonus while retaining headshot damage is being addressed.

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    AlphaBridge Gloves Attribute Correctionbug fixMilestone

    Incorrect or no attributes on the AlphaBridge gloves will be corrected with a server check upon login, reverting extra stats and refunding recalibration Credits.

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    Blue Division Tech Drop Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Blue Division Tech will no longer drop in the 201+ Dark Zone brackets.

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    Teleportation Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue that caused players to be teleported to the safe house when following the Missing Agents.

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    AlphaBridge Gloves Attribute Fixbug fixMilestone

    Incorrect or no attributes on the AlphaBridge gloves will be corrected, with a server check upon login to revert extra stats and refund recalibration Credits.

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    PVP Damage Modifier Tweakbalance change

    Tweak to the PVP damage modifier was well received and further improvements are being worked on.

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    PVP Damage Modifier Tweakbalance change

    Tweaks made to the PVP damage modifier were well received and further improvements are being worked on.

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  25. 16 events
    Exclusive Supply Chest Drops for Season Pass Ownersnew contentMilestone

    Twice a month, Season Pass owners will receive exclusive supply chests outside the Dark Zone, containing high-quality items.

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    Fixed Mega Map and Consumables Stacking Issuesbug fix

    Deployed a patch that fixed issues related to the Mega Map and Consumables Stacking.

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    Launch of Season Pass Monthly Eventsseasonal event

    Starting tomorrow, Season Pass Monthly Events will be released for Season Pass owners.

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    Future Update Plans for Supply Chest Eventsgameplay

    Update 1.4 will introduce more variety and increased frequency for exclusive supply drops.

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    Increased PvP Weapon Damagebalance change

    Modified PvP weapon damage modifier so players will deal about 20% more weapon damage to each other.

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    Added Kill Volumes to Dragon’s Nest Mapnew content

    Added more kill volumes to Dragon’s Nest map. Characters will be automatically killed when exiting the map area.

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    AlphaBridge Gloves Stats Issue Investigationbug fix

    The fix for AlphaBridge Gloves has been implemented, but recalibrated gloves may have incorrect stats and are under investigation.

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    Future Update Plans for Chest Dropsgameplay

    Update 1.4 will introduce more variety in chest locations and increase the frequency of drops.

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    New Chest Drop Mechanicsgameplay

    Chests will drop on the 1st and 15th of each month, protected by level 32 NPCs, and will contain 3 items of High-End or Gear Set quality.

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    Fixed Mega Map and Consumables Stacking Issuesbug fix

    Deployed a patch that fixed issues with the Mega Map and Consumables Stacking.

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    Increased PvP Weapon Damagebalance change

    Modified PvP weapon damage modifier so players will deal about 20% more weapon damage to each other.

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    AlphaBridge Gloves Stats Issue Investigationbug fix

    The fix for AlphaBridge Gloves has been implemented, but recalibrated gloves may have incorrect stats and are under investigation.

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    Added Kill Volumes to Dragon's Nest Mapnew content

    Added more kill volumes to Dragon’s Nest map. Characters will be automatically killed when exiting the map area.

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    Exclusive Supply Chest Drops for Season Pass Ownersnew contentMilestone

    Season Pass owners will see an exclusive supply chest drop outside of the Dark Zone twice a month, containing high-quality items.

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    Implementation of Monthly Events for Season Pass Ownersgameplay

    The first version of monthly events for Season Pass owners was implemented with update 1.3.

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    Launch of Season Pass Monthly Eventsseasonal event

    Starting tomorrow, Season Pass Monthly Events will be released for Season Pass owners.

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  26. 12 events
    Final Encounter Loot Repeat Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where players that died after defeating the final encounter could repeat it and gain loot again.

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    AlphaBridge Gear Set Availablenew contentMilestone

    The AlphaBridge Gear Set is now accessible to players.

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    Server Instability Issues Addressedbug fix

    Fixed instances of server instability that could lead to player disconnections.

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    High Value Target NPCs Level Cap Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where High Value Target NPCs were capped at level 30 and not dropping Target Intel.

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    Introduction of Heroic Modes and Challenge Mode Missionsnew contentMilestone

    New Heroic Modes and Challenge mode missions are now available for all agents.

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    Server Instability Issues Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed instances of server instability that could lead to players being disconnected from the game.

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    New Weapon Types Addednew content

    New weapon types including the G36 and SVD have been introduced.

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    High Value Target NPCs Level Cap Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug where High Value Target NPCs were capped at level 30 maximum, resolving issues with Target Intel drops.

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    New Weapon Types Addednew contentMilestone

    New weapon types including the G36 and SVD have been introduced.

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    AlphaBridge Gear Set Availablenew content

    The AlphaBridge Gear Set is now available for players.

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    Final Encounter Loot Repeat Bug Fixedbug fix

    Fixed a bug allowing players to repeat the final encounter and gain loot after dying.

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    Introduction of Heroic Modes and Challenge Mode Missionsnew contentMilestone

    All agents now have access to new Heroic Modes and Challenge mode missions.

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  27. 8 events
    Underground DLC Now Availabledlc releaseMilestone

    Underground is now available for Xbox One and PC players.

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    Weapon Balancing Adjustmentsbalance changeMilestone

    Changes to weapon balancing including Sentry and Striker adjustments.

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    New Vanity Sets Availablenew content

    New Upper East Side outfits are now available in the in-game store.

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    Server Lag Issues Addressedbug fix

    Many server lag issues have been addressed with Update 1.3.

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    Server Lag Issues Addressed in Update 1.3bug fix

    Many server lag issues have been addressed with the release of Update 1.3.

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    Weapon Balancing Adjustments in Update 1.3balance changeMilestone

    Changes made to weapon balancing, including adjustments to Sentry and Striker sets.

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    New Vanity Sets Availablenew content

    New Upper East Side outfits are now available in the Store.

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    Underground DLC Released for Xbox One and PCdlc releaseMilestone

    The Underground DLC is now available for Xbox One and PC players.

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  28. 37 events
    Loot Changesbalance change

    Adjusted rewards and difficulty for High-Risk High-Value Targets and normalized loot drops.

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    Weapon Recalibration Featuregameplay

    Players can now recalibrate one of their Weapon Talents at the recalibration bench.

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    Base of Operations Extensiongameplay

    The Terminal is a new shared social space with new vendors and fast travel options.

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    Weapon Changesbalance change

    Added unique bonuses to several weapon families and adjusted damage for various weapons.

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    Underground DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Expansion 1: Underground available on June 28 for Xbox One and PC, August 2 for PlayStation 4.

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    Underground DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Expansion 1: Underground available on June 28 for Xbox One and PC, August 2 for PlayStation 4.

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    UI Improvementsui ux

    Added base weapon damage value and combined gear and weapon mods in inventory display.

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    Fixed Predator 4-set Bugbug fix

    Predator 4-set bleed effect now triggers the Shrapnel player talent correctly.

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    Weapon Recalibration Featuregameplay

    Players can now recalibrate one of their Weapon Talents at the recalibration bench.

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    Fixed Med-Kit Healing Bugbug fix

    Corrected healing amount when using a med-kit with the combat medic talent equipped.

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    New Incursion: Dragon’s Nestnew contentMilestone

    Investigate rumors of a new Cleaner weapon in Hell’s Kitchen, balanced for a team of four players.

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    Items Changesbalance change

    Gear pieces now have a set number of mod slots and adjustments to gear set bonuses.

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    New Incursion: Dragon’s Nestnew contentMilestone

    Investigate rumors of a new Cleaner weapon in Hell’s Kitchen, balanced for a team of four players.

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    New High-End Weaponsnew contentMilestone

    Added nine new weapon types and one new High-End named weapon: The Showstopper.

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    Fixed Predator 4-set Bleed Effectbug fix

    Resolved issue where the bleed effect would not trigger the Shrapnel player talent.

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    NPC and Loot Adjustmentsbalance change

    Adjusted NPC difficulty and loot drops in the Dark Zone and Main Missions.

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    Fixed EMP Grenade Trigger Bugbug fix

    Resolved issue where EMP grenades would not always trigger the Final Measure four-set effect.

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    Fixed EMP Grenade Bugbug fix

    EMP grenades now correctly trigger the Final Measure four-set defuse effect.

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    New Underground Operationsnew contentMilestone

    Experience randomly generated levels with new environmental hazards and traps.

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    New Underground Operationsnew contentMilestone

    Experience randomly generated levels with new environmental hazards and traps.

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    Fixed Med-Kit Bugbug fix

    Using a med-kit with combat medic talent no longer heals the player for excess health.

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    Dark Zone Adjustmentsbalance change

    New Dark Zone bracket includes more powerful NPCs and improved loot scaling.

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    New High-End Weaponsnew contentMilestone

    Added nine new weapon types and one new High-End named weapon: The Showstopper.

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    New Gear Sets Addednew contentMilestone

    Four new Gear Sets: B.L.I.N.D., DeadEYE, FireCrest, Reclaimer.

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    Combined Gear and Weapon Mods Displayui ux

    Gear mods and weapon mods are now displayed in the same inventory.

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    Dark Zone Gear Score Bracket Addedbalance change

    New Dark Zone bracket for 231+ Gear Score with more powerful NPCs.

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    Increased Player Stash Sizequality of life

    Player stash size increased to 70 total slots.

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    Heroic Mode and Challenge Mode Missionsgameplay

    Added Challenge mode for two new main missions and a new Heroic mode difficulty.

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    New Gear Sets Addednew contentMilestone

    Four new Gear Sets: B.L.I.N.D., DeadEYE, FireCrest, Reclaimer.

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    Heroic Mode and Challenge Mode MissionsgameplayMilestone

    Added Challenge mode for two new main missions and a new Heroic mode for various missions.

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    PC Specific Improvementsperformance

    Improvements to consumable and grenade selection wheel navigation and new key binding options.

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    Gameplay Changesbalance change

    Added a new Dark Zone bracket for 231+ Gear Score and increased player stash size.

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    Fixed Various Gameplay Bugsbug fix

    Multiple bug fixes including issues with NPC behavior, loot detection, and player interactions.

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    Improved Weapon Comparison UIui ux

    Added a base weapon damage value for easier weapon comparison.

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    Base of Operations Extensiongameplay

    The Terminal is a new shared social space with new vendors and fast travel options.

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    Fixed Various Bugsbug fix

    Multiple bugs fixed including issues with NPCs, loot containers, and player interactions.

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    Weapon Changesbalance change

    Various changes to weapon bonuses, damage adjustments, and recalibration rules.

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  29. 8 events
    Changes to Sentry and Striker Gear Setsbalance changeMilestone

    Reduced effectiveness of 2 set and 3 set bonuses; new 5 set bonus introduced.

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    Server Optimizations and Database Cleanupperformance

    Maintenance performed to optimize servers and clean up databases.

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    Server Optimizations and Database Cleanupperformance

    Maintenance performed to optimize servers and clean up databases.

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    Changes to Sentry and Striker Gear Setsbalance changeMilestone

    Reduced effectiveness of 2 set and 3 set bonuses; new 5 set bonus introduced.

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    Minimum Accuracy Cap on M1Abalance change

    Crosshair will now grow to a larger size when shooting rapidly with the M1A.

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    Minimum Accuracy Cap on M1Abalance change

    Crosshair will now grow to a larger size when shooting rapidly with the M1A.

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    Weapon Damage Reduction on AUG and Vectorbalance change

    Damage reduction applied to the AUG and Vector weapons.

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    Weapon Damage Reduction on AUG and Vectorbalance change

    Damage reduction applied to the AUG and Vector weapons.

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  30. 11 events
    Underground DLC Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Underground is coming on June 28th with update 1.3 for Xbox One and PC, and will be coming to PS4 on August 2nd.

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    New Weapons and Gear Set in Update 1.3gameplay

    Free content coming with 1.3 includes new weapons and 1 new gear set.

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    Fix for High End Items Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where low level players were receiving High End items when completing High Value Target missions with level 30 friends.

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    New Weapons and Gear Set in Update 1.3gameplay

    Free content coming with 1.3 includes new weapons and 1 new gear set.

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    New Outfits for Ubisoft's 30th Birthdaynew content

    Players will receive 3 outfits as a gift for Ubisoft’s 30th birthday.

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    Fixed High End Item Issue for Low Level Playersbug fix

    Fixed an issue where low level players were receiving High End items when completing High Value Target missions with level 30 friends.

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    Significant Weapons Balancing in Update 1.3balance changeMilestone

    Update 1.3 will feature significant weapons balancing, allowing players to use their preferred weapons more effectively.

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    Frontline Gear Set Availabilitychanges

    The Frontline Gear Set will not be included in the update yet despite being looted during the E3 demo.

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    Underground DLC Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Underground is coming on June 28th with update 1.3 for Xbox One and PC, and will be coming to PS4 on August 2nd.

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    Significant Weapons Balancing in Update 1.3balance changeMilestone

    Update 1.3 will feature significant weapons balancing, allowing players to use their preferred weapons more effectively.

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    New Outfits for Ubisoft’s 30th Birthdaynew content

    Players will receive 3 outfits as a gift for Ubisoft’s 30th birthday.

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  31. 6 events
    Challenge Mode Clear Sky Now Availablenew content

    Players can now engage in the Challenge Mode Clear Sky with friends.

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    Crit Hit Chance Cap Adjustedbalance change

    Crit Hit Chance can no longer exceed 60% when using Pulse, a change made in update 1.2.

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    DZ06 Teleport Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Resolved the teleport issue that some players were experiencing in DZ06.

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    Resolved DZ06 Teleport Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where some players were experiencing teleport problems in DZ06.

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    Crit Hit Chance Cap Adjustedbalance change

    Crit Hit Chance can no longer exceed 60% when using Pulse, a change made in update 1.2.

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    Challenge Mode Clear Sky Availablenew content

    Challenge Mode Clear Sky is now available for players to engage with.

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  32. 7 events
    Permanent Bans on First Offense for Cheatingbalance changeMilestone

    The policy has been updated to apply permanent bans on first offense for players caught using cheat engines.

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    Improved Cheat Detection Measuresbug fix

    Enhanced server checks have been implemented to detect client data modifications, improving overall cheat detection.

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    Enhanced Cheat Detection MeasuresnetworkMilestone

    Improved server checks to detect client data modifications and cheating.

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    Permanent Bans on First Offense for Cheatingbalance changeMilestone

    Policy change to apply permanent bans on first offense for players using cheat engines.

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    Improved Player Experience in the Dark Zonequality of life

    Enhanced experience in the Dark Zone following the ban campaign.

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    Wave of Suspensions and BansotherMilestone

    Over 30,000 accounts were affected, including 3,800 permanent bans, significantly improving player experience in the Dark Zone.

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    Significant Wave of Suspensions and Bansbalance changeMilestone

    Over 30,000 accounts were suspended, including 3,800 permanent bans.

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  33. 8 events
    Pre-load for Open Beta Availablequality of life

    Pre-load for the Open Beta will start on February 16.

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    Open Beta Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Join The Division open beta starting February 19, featuring a new story mission.

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    Pre-load for Open Beta Starts February 16quality of life

    Players can pre-load the Open Beta starting February 16.

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    Open Beta Announcementnew contentMilestone

    Open Beta starting February 19, featuring new story mission and free access for all players.

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    Closed Beta Progress Not Carrying Overquality of life

    Progress from Closed Beta will not carry over to the Open Beta or the main game.

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    Closed Beta Progress Not Carrying Overquality of life

    Progress from the Closed Beta will not carry over to the Open Beta or the main game.

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    Exclusive In-Game Reward for Beta Participantsnew content

    Participants in the Open Beta will receive a special in-game reward upon full game release.

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    Exclusive In-Game Reward for Beta Participantsnew content

    All participants in the Open Beta will receive a special in-game reward upon the full game's release.

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