For those looking forward to the next patch for The Division 2, Ubisoft has dated that today! The Division 2 next update release date is set for December 10. This was revealed by the studio in the latest State of the Game that aired today.

Called title update 6.1, there are loads of gameplay changes in store for The Division 2 players. While we don’t have the full patch notes just yet, you can check out some of the planned changes below.

The Division 2 next update patch notes (Title Update 6.1):

• Improvements to Audio issues
• Fixes to Apparel Drop issues
• Remove alarm in the White House “again”
• Changes to UI with how loot drops are viewed
• Fixes to invisible walls with NPCs spawning points
• Negotiators Dilemma – Added a fuse for added visual warning when the grenade drops
• Fixes to Cassie (Gun Runner)
  • Removed “requirements” for purchasing items.
  • Fixes for the UI for her spawning time
  • Fixes for Cassie Vendor icon not appearing on the map.

• Hardcore Mode “BETA”
  • New Character (must have an available character slot to select)
  • No access to your stash (will have access to vanity items)
  • PERMA DEATH
  • All game modes will be playable in Hardcore Mode (DZ, LZ, Raid). Servers will only allow for other Hardcore Players access.
  • Please provide your feedback about your experience or suggestions.
  • Rewards – anything earned in this mode will not be transferable to other characters and will be lost on death.
    • YOLO Hat for reaching Level 2

• Situation: Snowball & Apparel Event
  • Holiday Care Package on its way
    • 3 Pieces of Equipment
    • Holiday Hat
  • “The Sleigher” – A new gun that will shoot snowballs that will confuse opponents. A guaranteed drop, the first time from “The Hoarder” (aka Loot Goblin, Loot Troll).
    • If you shoot his backpack, you will get an item. If you follow after him, he will lead you to an ambush.
    • The Hoarder can be found in the LZ only and will spawn randomly around the world.
  • Silent Night Apparel Event
    • December 10th thru 31st. Keys can still be used till January 7th.
    • Key drop has had RNG removed. Receive 1 key for every 3 Field Proficiency Caches or 1 for every 5 DZ Caches.
    • Able to “gift” purchased keys to other players.
    • HARRIER
    • REAPER
    • MIDNIGHT
    • SCAVENGER

Note that these are not the full list of changes dropping on December 10. Also of note, Title Update 7, which will introduce Episode 3 and the new Raid will be released in 2020. The year’s last State of the Game will take place next week on December 11, and there won’t be any announcements then, but just a discussion on the December 10 patch.

Finally, for those who managed to get a Black Friday Care Package, you’ll be able to redeem it in the Mailbox of your stash.

Source: Reddit