Ubisoft is set to deploy an update to The Division before the year’s done, and it seems to be a big one to welcome returning players, as well as new players who picked the game up on Black Friday. While there’s no definite date yet on The Division next update, we do know it’ll drop next week, with the patch notes being made public on December 4.
Update 1.8
- The Update 1.8 will drop next week.
- They will announce the date on Monday, December 4th
- At the moment they cannot reveal you the exact release date (not Monday but early next week)
- Patch notes will be published on Monday, December 4th
Update 1.8 Content Recap
- It is a complete free update
- Resistance
a new PVE horde mode activity in which Agents use SHD-Tech to build fortifications against allied enemy factions.
- Skirmish
a new 4v4 PVP mode that emphasizes close-quarters combat and gunplay.
- Revamped Underground
the same Underground Agents know and love, but with new Directives, Checkpoints, chances for Classified Gear, and Hunters.
- Rogue 2.0
a voluntary rogue toggle for PVP flagging that we hope will rebalance the Dark Zone.
- Gear Optimization
a new system that allows players to spend D-Tech to upgrade weapon/gear statistics to maximum.
- West Side Pier
a map expansion on the left-hand portion of Manhattan.
- New Exotic Weapons
the new ‘Big Alejandro’ exotic LMG, the new ‘Devil’ and ‘Heel’ exotic MMR pair, and of course the new ‘House’ SMG.
Ubisoft will also do a 24-hour stream once the update drops, with devs and “special guests” set to talk about the update.
Additionally, Global Event 3 will start in two weeks (a week after update 1.8 is made available), but there’s no set date just yet. The available sets available in the event will be Path of the Nomad, D3-FNC, Predator’s Mark, and Banshee’s Shadow.
You can check out a ton more details about what’s coming to The Division here.