Update August 23 2018: The Division servers are now down for three hour maintenance and once that is done, the 1.8.3 and 1.21 patch will be live on console and PC.
Ubisoft has launched the latest update for The Division, introducing a number of new features and refinements. It has also shared patch notes for update 1.7, offering a complete rundown on everything that's now available.
As announced previously, 1.7 introduces Global Events, which are limited-time events with special rewards and gameplay modifiers. The first of these is now underway and features 'new enemy behavior due to the severity of a virus outbreak.' Taking part will get you access to Classified gear sets, which are new, higher-end items added in this update.
Fans of customization have reason to celebrate, as the Base of Operations is now home to what we can only assume is a magical mirror. By interacting with it, you're able to customize your character's face. Additionally, face masks have been added as a new cosmetic item type; these can be obtained through Global Events. Patches are also new and can be displayed on your character's arm, though you must first unlock them by completing certain Commendations, which serve as a replacement for Feats. Commendations offer new objectives for players to complete--as well as various rewards for doing so.
Other changes of note include tweaks to Survival to make its rewards more worthwhile; blueprints, currency, and crafting materials are now shared across characters; and a hard cap on RPM for all weapons that can't be exceeded. Encrypted Caches have also been added and contain unique cosmetic items. They can be opened by purchasing a key with real-world money or through gameplay.
You can check out the full patch notes on The Division's website. The 1.7 update is out now for free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC and is the first of two major patches planned for the game's second year.
=> The Division 1 Wiki Index
=> Year 3 Roadmap
Guides / Summaries
- Update 1.8.1
- Update 1.8.2
- Update 1.8.3NEW
Dev Blogs
Guides / Summaries
- Update 1.7 Summary
- Update 1.8 Summary
- Resistance
Global Events
- Global Events
Commendations
Guide
Tips and Tricks
Build Examples
Division Builds
A site to share your builds
- division-builds.com (explanation)
- Division Builds Database - Explanation
1.8
- Gear Set Tiers
- PVP
- PVE / General
Non Classified builds
Gear and Equipment
Equipment Guides - Best in Slot Items / Weapon Guides
- Comprehensive Guide to 1.8 - builds, best in slot etc - source
- 1.8 Returning Player Guide - Source
Exotic and Classified Droprates
Gear Score
Equipment
- Comprehensive Exotic Loot Location Guide - Image (source)
Equiment management
- Gearset checklist Android app by /u/panlcked
Spreadsheets
- Loot Gear Appraisal System - Source
Build Planers
- The Division Item Manager - source
- The Division Build Planner v1.7 - Explanation
Visual References
- 1.8 Weapon Talents Requirement (Source)
- The Division Quick Reference Cards - Stats and tips on your phone - explanation
Weapon / Item Database
Update 1.6
=> Archive
Update 1.5
=> Archive
When you plan your farm routes, your encounters and Survival runs, you need maps. This is a collection of maps - interactive and static - that help you orient yourself, find Named NPCs and resources.
Interactive Map
Dark Zone
- Classified Farm Run - Source
=> source
Open World
=> source
West Side Piers
- West Side Piers with Audio Logs - source
Survival
Incursions are longer and more complex missions that are part of the endgame of The Division (accessible when you are level 30). We have three Incursions so far and each of them has very specific mechanics. This is a collection of tips and tricks for the different difficulties:
Falcon Lost
Falcon Lost Hard Mode
Falcon Lost Challenge Mode
- Challenge mode guides:
Clear Sky
Clear Sky Hard Mode
Clear Sky Challenge Mode
Dragon´s Nest
Stolen Signal
Underground
Underground is available after you hit level 30 and when you have completed a short side-mission in the Tenderloin District. Underground Operations are procedurally generated missions that have different objectives and you can activate up to 3 phases and 5 Directives to make them more difficult. When you level up your Underground Rank you can unlock more phases and more directives and earn more XP that way. You can access the Underground in the Terminal in the Base of Operations.
Survival
The Survival game mode is available once you have unlocked the Base of Operations and you can start a Survival mission in the Terminal at the Base of Operations.
Video Guides
General Tips and Tricks
Map
Last Stand
Last Stand is the first dedicated PVP expansion and is an 8 vs 8 combat mode.
Resistance
Resistance is the new horde mode that was added with Update 1.8.
Skirmish
Skirmish is the new pure 4v4 PVP Team Death Match mode that was added with Update 1.8.
Beginners Guide
This guide has the goal to give you a basic knowledge of the game, how it works and the rough mechanics to get you started. It was originally written when the closed beta finished but it has been updated since then.
Division 1.8 Update Patch Download Size Pc Windows 7
Story Missions / Dark Zone Guides
Other Guides that give you basic knowledge, how you can approach the different Story Missions
Legendary Difficulty
Game Patch Download
Legendary Solo Guides