New game element: encrypted containers

Global events, previously announced under the working title "seasons", are designed to breathe new life into the open world of The Division and give players a good reason to return to the infected New York. These events will take place in PvE zones after completing all story missions.

Important Note:

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MODIFIERS AND MORE

These global modifiers will also be related to events taking place in New York. They will allow players to get to know the game world better.

In addition to the global modifier, there are several separate custom modifiers planned that will allow you to customize global events to your liking. Custom modifiers are only available in a special list of global events, which includes not only main operations, but also invasions!

Event modifiers give you the opportunity to put your own spin on global events, and group modifiers allow you to test how well your team works together. There are three main types of global event modifiers planned.

TOKENS, CONTAINERS, WARDROBE ITEMS AND MUCH MORE!

You will earn tokens by participating in all Global Event activities, whether player modified or not. These tokens can be spent at the new Global Event Vendor, which sells sealed containers containing new items in the world of The Division. As a reward for participating in global events, players will receive unique wardrobe items. We will talk about all these new rewards in more detail in the near future.

GLOBAL MODIFIERS

Global modifiers, as well as the events themselves, are designed to always bring something good to the player. But they not only help the player complete a task, but also provide a source of fresh experiences - for example, the player will be able to complete the task in some new, interesting way.

GROUP MODIFIERS

And finally, group modifiers. These modifiers are the next logical step in the development of the event modifier. They retain the positive qualities of the global modifier, increase difficulty similar to event modifiers, and encourage a group of players to act tactically. They require clear coordination and teamwork, but the rewards will be truly generous.

EVENT MODIFIERS

Event modifiers, on the other hand, not only help the agent, but also slightly increase the difficulty level. They work well with the global modifier and give you the same benefit, but it will cost a little more.

Similar to Underground Directives, these modifiers plus the Global Stage you play in affect the number of Tokens you earn.

For now to The Division development team plans to host global events once a month for one full week. On the weekends between global events, they'll be hosting familiar double reward events to keep The Division's loyal agents always busy.

A new free update is ready for The Division, number 1.7, which will add global events, loot boxes and much more to the game. In global events, players will have to earn rare pieces of equipment by completing tasks with various modifiers. According to the developers, these events will affect the entire game world as a whole. The first of these events will be a global event called Outbreak. The game will also feature new cosmetic items and other exclusive items, which can be unlocked by opening encrypted containers using special keys. Read more about this update below and watch the video.

New game element: global events

Global events are time-limited events that modify The Division's PvE modes in certain ways.
. By participating in the global event, you earn tokens to purchase containers with classified equipment (more about this below) and unique wardrobe items.

New game element: thanks

The commendation system adds over 500 different challenges to the game in several categories. Commendations cover all aspects and areas of the game in both PvE and PvP modes.
. By completing achievements, the agent increases his gratitude rating. Your overall rating is visible to other agents.
. For some thanks, you also receive a new wardrobe item - stripes. These patches appear on the agent's right arm and replace the standard phoenix patch.

New game element: character face change

A room with an interactive mirror has appeared at the base of operations, which allows you to change the appearance of your agent. To enter this room, turn right immediately after you go down the stairs to the terminal from the Base of Operations.

New game element: encrypted containers

An encrypted container is a special type of container from the seller of premium goods in the terminal. It can only be opened with a special key.
. Encrypted containers contain unique wardrobe items, emotes and colorings.
. To open an encrypted container, you will need a crypto key. A crypto key can be created by finding several key fragments throughout the game. One crypto key requires 10 fragments. Crypto keys are also sold by the premium seller.
. Unique wardrobe items found in encrypted containers are sorted into collections in the Wardrobe tab. A reward is given for a fully completed collection.

New game element: Classified equipment sets

Classified equipment - unique items for existing equipment sets, giving bonuses for 5 and 6 items.
. Those who take part in global events are the first to have the opportunity to find classified equipment.
. . Once the Global Event ends, Classified gear will begin to appear in normal play loot, but with a lower probability than in the Global Event.

Ranges of main parameters

Range of basic parameters of a classified set of equipment
. 1274-1401

"Extreme measures"

Bonus for 5 items:
. +15% to resistance to exotic types of damage
. +15% defense against elite enemies
. Bonus for 6 items:
. Talent: Improved Last Measures
. When disarming a grenade, the agent and all party members within a 30 m radius receive a boost depending on the type of grenade disarmed.
. - EMP/Electric Grenade: Increases skill power by 15% for 8 seconds.
. - High Explosive/Incendiary: Increases weapon damage by 15% for 8 seconds.
. - Stun/Gas: Increases armor by 15% for 8 sec.

"Vigilant Sentinel"

Bonus for 5 items:
. +15% to accuracy
. +15% damage from headshots
. Bonus for 6 items:
. Talent: Improved Vigilant Sentinel
. Allows you to place up to six marks on enemy characters. If three enemies are marked, each headshot to the target has a 25% chance of marking another enemy within 10m. If six enemies are marked, headshot damage to the target is increased by 100%.

"Action"

Bonus for 5 items:
. +10% stability
. +5% damage to enemy armor
. Bonus for 6 items:
. Talent: Action Man's Tenacity
. Each hit increases self-healing by 0.1% of maximum health per second. This effect increases by 0.1% for every 1000 units. reserve of strength. The effect stacks up to 100 times. The effect weakens by 0.1% every second. EMP cancels this bonus.

"Supplier"

Bonus for 5 items:
. +15% to field aid station range
. +25% to field aid station duration
. Bonus for 6 items:
. +50% to field aid station resuscitation time
. +100% to field aid station healing speed
. +100% to the strength of the field medical station
. Talent: Improved "Supplier"
. The field medical station has a 25% chance of instant skill recovery if it is destroyed by an enemy. This effect increases by 2% for every 1000 electronics.

Exotic

VeloNinja courier bag
. Talent: VeloNinja Messenger Bag
. Combines with any items of the equipment set and is taken into account in the bonus for the number of items in the set. Allows you to simultaneously have access to bonuses from different sets. Does not unlock bonuses for classified equipment sets.

Gameplay Changes

Weapon balance

SVD
. Recoil and spread of the SVD have been adjusted to match the characteristics of the M1A.

Game process

Having eliminated a negative effect, the first aid kit provides three seconds of invulnerability to the eliminated effect.
. Fixed an issue where agents with 100% fire resistance could ignite. Note that even with full resistance, agents can still take damage from some fire attacks, such as Purge Flamethrowers.
. Fixed a bug that made it possible to speed up an agent's run by repeatedly pressing the run button.
. Fixed an issue where drinking lemonade would speed up skill recovery by 43% instead of 30%.
. The previous maximum sensitivity of the optical sight when using a gamepad has been restored. The maximum sensitivity is now at the same level as in version 1.6.

Talents

The “Cold Blooded” and “Decision” talents now affect the recovery speed of all skills, including signature ones.
. A bug in the “Was there a shot?” talent has been fixed, due to which the weapon would briefly stop firing if the agent reloaded it while the talent was activated.
. Fixed a bug that allowed you to use “Emergency Aid” several times in a row.

Combinations

Minor changes have been made to the color scheme of the combination interface for greater consistency.
. Fixed a bug that allowed backpack capacity to be ignored when replacing modifications in combination with a full inventory.
. Fixed a bug that prevented the agent from switching between two identical combinations with different modifications when the backpack was full.
. Fixed an issue that caused playback of some audio files to loop.

Skills

Homing mine:
. Fixed a bug due to which the homing mine with the “Cluster Mine” modification would sometimes not work if the target was on top of cover.
. Homing mine explosion damage reduced from 900 to 600. The explosion damage of the Air Explosion modification has been reduced from 300 to 120.

Field first aid station:
. Fixed a bug that caused the field aid post to disappear prematurely if an agent was revived by another skill within the field aid post's area of effect.
. Fixed an issue that prevented an agent from being revived by First Aid if he was revived using a field aid station that was destroyed before this process was completed.
. Fixed a bug due to which the field medical station remained in the hands of the agent after placement.
. Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented an agent from being revived if a party member used First Aid with the Defibrillator mod.
. Fixed an issue where an agent attempting to abort a self-revive near a friendly field aid station would still be revived.

First aid:
. Fixed an issue where defibrillator resuscitation would not trigger first if an agent was simultaneously revived using slower methods.
. Fixed a bug due to which the First Aid effect did not work immediately, but only after the charge slowly landed on the ground.

Portable shelter:
. Fixed a bug that allowed other agents and enemy characters to shoot down portable cover even when immobilized.
. Fixed an issue that could cause the agent to leave the ground.
. The description text for the “Countermeasures” modification has been corrected. It now clearly communicates that shooting at a target from a portable cover marks that target with a pulse for 5 seconds.
. Fixed an issue with the Countermeasures mod that was causing party members to not gain camouflage when hiding behind portable cover.

Ballistic Shield:
. Fixed an issue where the Ballistic Shield would not take damage from your grenades and sticky grenades.
. Fixed a bug with the police shield that allowed the agent to receive a boost several times after performing certain actions.

Other:
. Fixed an issue where the pulse icon was obscuring other UI elements.
. Fixed an issue where Emergency Communications would not speed up the agent while running.
. Fixed an issue where an agent who was interrupted by a debuff while attempting to use a skill or throw a grenade would lose access to skills for a period of time.
. Fixed a bug due to which a group member's skill recovery would not be accelerated if he was hiding in the area of effect of a smart shelter with the “Recharge” modification.
. Fixed an issue where attempting to use a skill immediately after entering the Dark Zone would cause the skill's cooldown to activate.
. You can no longer use Recovery Communications while shooting (similar to Tactical Communications and Emergency Communications).
. Fixed a bug that caused the turret to incorrectly select priority targets.

Operations

Fixed an issue in Operation Napalm Production that allowed an agent to kill Joe Ferro on his premises before his guards were eliminated.
. Fixed an issue in Operation Grand Central Station that caused turrets to become active again after the death of an agent.
. Fixed an issue in Operation Hudson Yards Refugee Camp that prevented the mission from completing in Challenge mode if the bosses were killed too quickly.
. Fixed a bug in Operation Warrengate Power Plant that prevented the door from opening if the agent died before completing a certain task.
. Fixed a number of bugs in various operations, including Russian Consulate and Napalm Production, that could cause agents to get stuck in or shoot through floors and walls.
. Fixed a glass panel in Operation General Assembly that was preventing the Raptor from being fought.
. Fixed a strange door in the General Assembly parking lot.

Supplement "Underground"

Fixed an issue where underground directives were not working in all stages.
. Fixed a bug in the "Crooked Hands" directive that caused the second skill to begin to cool down when the agent aimed first.
. Fixed a bug that allowed an agent to quickly move to the subway with contaminated items in his backpack.
. Fixed several strange doors in the subway.

Survival Mode

Rewards received by agents in survival mode are redistributed across several levels:
. Once you reach level 1, you will receive a Survival Crate instead of a Gear Crate.
. Upon reaching level 2, you will receive a survival container and one weapon container.
. New achievements taken into account when calculating points:
. Lone Wolf: You evacuated alone, without ever exchanging items with other agents or reviving anyone.
. "Common Victory": You evacuated together with agents who were not part of your group.
. “We don’t abandon our own”: you evacuated along with all members of the group.
. Punisher: You helped kill at least four hunters.
. "Traitor": Killed at least four agents and evacuated.
. “Operational materials”: you obtained antiviral drugs within 20 minutes and evacuated.
. Fixed an issue where the Punisher achievement would always have a checkmark next to it on the scoring screen, even when it had not been completed.
. Fixed a number of level geometry errors that could cause agents to get stuck.
. Fixed a bug that caused a hang when exiting survival mode.

The Last Frontier

Fixed bugs that caused a hang when exiting the game in the Last Stand mode.
. Fixed an erroneous object location that sometimes caused agents to get stuck at tactical point A1.

Base of Operations

The evil Christmas tree near the premium seller no longer prevents agents from walking around.

Game world

Fixed a number of issues related to the game world, including:
. Inability to jump over some objects.
. Characters who shot at agents through the wall near the entrance to the Chamber stronghold.
. Invisible objects that interfered with walking.
. Objects you could get stuck between.
. Objects passing through other objects.
. Ability to walk through some walls.
. Flying flags and missing textures.
. Fixed an issue that allowed agents to jump from rooftops in Turtle Bay.
. We have prevented NPCs from following you into the elevator in Turtle Bay.
. Fixed a number of objects that prevented enemies from attacking the agent when he was hiding behind them.

Dark Zone

Fixed a number of issues in the Dark Zone, including:
. While at the Armory landmark, agents would sometimes receive an "Out of Play Area" message.
. The object with trophies in TZ-07 was in an inaccessible place.
. Ability to walk through some walls at the Hypermarket landmark.
. Agents were unable to jump from some objects after climbing on them.
. Some graphics issues in the Armory.
. We moved a few bags of trash so they wouldn't interfere with the agents' walk.
. We moved the insidious lamp.
. NPCs could shoot through some walls.
. Fixed a bug due to which the named enemy disappeared from the “Basement” landmark in TZ-09.
. We have prevented NPCs from climbing through the gap between a pair of doors and the roof in TZ-09.
. Fixed a bug due to which agents did not receive rewards for clearing landmarks.
. Named opponent Beans now belongs to his group.

Game interface

Blueprints, crafting materials, and money are now shared between all characters on your account.
. Fixed an issue where the Nomad's recovery icon would sometimes not appear.
. Fixed an issue where the button to unmark a junk item would not appear after you marked an item as junk in a stash.
. Dark Zone merchants now have containers with consumables.
. The combination icon has been moved to a different location on items you've added to your favorites so you can easily identify them.
. A backpack capacity indicator has been added to trophy previews.
. Fixed an issue where if you died and hovered over your spawn location, a highlight would appear at the bottom of the screen.
. Fixed a bug due to which pressing the “Back” button in the dialogue about canceling the transfer of items made the item unavailable for transfer.
. Fixed a bug that allowed you to exceed your inventory capacity by quickly redeeming items.
. Fixed an issue with the display of the "Swiftness" talent, due to which it seemed as if the healing effect was reduced.
. Fixed an issue where the “Sell” button in the merchant menu would work even when you had nothing to sell.
. Fixed an issue where you would receive an incorrect message when purchasing an item from any merchant.
. When purchasing items from the Wardrobe Merchant, you will now be able to see all the types of money you have.
. Fixed an issue where a Ubisoft Club action completion message would appear every time the game was launched.

Changes in the PC version

Fixed an issue where the FPS limit would remain in effect when the Frame Limit option was disabled.
. Fixed a bug when right-clicking on an item, due to which the text describing the available actions would flicker quickly.
. Fixed an issue with UI elements overlapping when comparing items when the agent then dragged the item to transfer or disassemble it.
. Fixed an issue that allowed agents to use the scroll wheel when receiving an "Insufficient Space" message.
. Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would sometimes not appear on the loading screen.
. Fixed an issue in the party management menu that caused it to flicker when an agent hovered over a friend's name.

Other

Fixed an issue with missing sound effects in the scene where NPCs are beating a corpse.
. Fixed an issue during character creation where tattoo color saturation would not change between 0 - 30%.
. Fixed a visual issue that would cause an agent to continually bleed if revived by a party member's Restorative Link skill while another revive was in progress.
. Added sound effects to the scene where the OTG officer is knocking on the bars at the Brooklyn police station.
. The blueprint merchant from the terminal found his voice again.
. Fixed an issue where dead agents would continue to blink and move their eyes.

Source
Official website for Tom Clancy's The Division®:
http://tomclancy-thedivision.ubi.com/game/en-us/home/

The Division is getting a major free update today. One of the biggest innovations will be the so-called “Global Events”. For completing certain challenges, participants will be able to receive excellent rewards, including secret sets of equipment and clothing items. The first event, Outbreak, will last one week and will challenge gamers to fight infected enemies.

As they progress through global events and regular missions, users will complete “commendations” - special tasks, such as killing hundreds of enemies with a shotgun or completing missions on the legendary difficulty level. Even those who find all the collectibles on the map will be awarded trophies.

The classified equipment mentioned above has higher base parameters than other items and features new recalibration capabilities. And if you have a set of 5 or 6 items, you will be able to get significant additional bonuses. Also, masks will appear in the gamer’s inventory, issued for participating in rating battles or performing “thank yous.”

Among other innovations, there are encrypted containers with emotions, clothing items and coloring pages - you need to open them using keys found in the city. Also, users will finally be able to change their appearance and get rid of the sunglasses they chose as an accessory when creating the hero.

The month and a half testing of update 1.7 for The Division is coming to an end. During the latest State of the Game livestream, the game developers announced the update's release date - next Tuesday, August 15th.

Telegraph

Update 1.7 will introduce several new mechanics to The Division and change some existing systems. Here is a description of the key changes and innovations. Please note: some things may change in the release version of the update; the final list of changes will be published on August 14.

Gratitude and badges
New achievements, redesigned feat system. For passing special tests, leveling up the required parameters, or performing a certain sequence of actions, players will receive a special rating of gratitude, which can be compared with other agents. The best agents will receive special badges. You can learn more about gratitude.

Global Events
Special weekly events for players who have completed the main storyline of The Division. With the help of events, you can get to know the game world better and receive special rewards. The difficulty of events is adjusted using modifiers; events can be completed in a group or alone. For participation in events, tokens are issued, which are exchanged for containers with rewards. The first event starts on August 15th. You can learn more about global events.

Classified Equipment
Special equipment tied to global events. Along with each event, several types of classified equipment will appear in the game. In fact, these are improved versions of regular equipment. The level of classified equipment is always 256; sets of such equipment have bonuses for 5 and 6 items. During a global event, new equipment is obtained only by opening classified containers; after the event is completed, it can drop out along with ordinary items. You can learn more about classified equipment.

Cryptokeys and encrypted gear
Crypto key parts can be found in the game world. A whole key is assembled from ten parts, which opens the encrypted container. Containers are purchased from premium vendors; after opening the container, the player will receive new items of clothing. Whole keys can also be purchased from vendors.

Changing your character's appearance

Will receive another major update. It will be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC and will be absolutely free for all owners of the game.

One of the biggest innovations will be the so-called “Global Events”. For completing certain challenges, participants will be able to receive excellent rewards, including secret sets of equipment and clothing items. The first event, Outbreak, will last one week and will challenge players to battle infected opponents.

As they progress through global events and regular missions, users will complete “commendations”—special tasks, such as killing hundreds of enemies with a shotgun or completing missions on Legendary difficulty. Even those who find all the collectibles on the map will be awarded special trophies.

The classified gear mentioned above has higher base stats than other items and boasts new recalibration capabilities. And if you have a set of 5 or 6 items, you will be able to get significant additional bonuses. Also, masks will appear in the player’s inventory, issued for participating in rating battles or completing “thanks.”

Among other innovations, there are encrypted containers with unique emotions, clothing items and colorings - you need to open them using keys found in the city. Players will also finally be able to change their appearance and get rid of the sunglasses they chose as an accessory when creating their hero.