The Division celebrates 10 years with a new realistic mode, rewards and graphical improvements

Ubisoft launches a big anniversary event with special activities for a month.

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It’s been ten years since players first became agents of the Strategic Homeland Division to try to restore order in a collapsed world. To celebrate this anniversary, Ubisoft has launched a major special event in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, which will be available from March 3 to April 2 with new content, rewards, and visual improvements.

During this celebration, players will be able to participate in special activities while exploring enhanced versions of Washington D.C. and New York, as the game receives visual tweaks in lighting, shadows, fog, reflections, and materials to make the world look more detailed without affecting performance.

The Division Anniversary Adds New Realism Mode

The main novelty of the event is Realism Mode, a temporary experience that allows playing the Warlords of New York campaign in a more demanding and tactical way.

This mode uses a standalone character and modifies several mechanics to make the game more immersive:

• Faster and more lethal combat for both enemies and agents

• Reduced interface, forcing the player to pay more attention to the environment

• Ammunition is obtained directly from defeated enemies

• Skills remain powerful, but have longer cooldowns

The equipment also works differently. Heavy armor provides more protection but reduces mobility, while light equipment allows for faster movement in exchange for less resistance.

Once the campaign is completed, the player can continue exploring New York and repeating activities with this mode enabled.

Anniversary Rewards, Events, and Special Content

The event also introduces a temporary Event Pass with unlockable rewards simply by playing. Among them are new exotic weapons and equipment, such as:

• Big Alejandro, an exotic machine gun

• Harrier Pride, an exotic backpack with special bonuses

Additionally, the pass includes cosmetic items inspired by other franchises in the Tom Clancy universe, such as Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, or Rainbow Six.

During the month of celebration, two classic global events also return:

• Ambush – increases damage if you remain still

• Assault – increases damage when fighting at close range

Each will be available for a week and will allow unlocking exclusive masks.

Finally, all players who log in during the event will receive a special anniversary gift, an exclusive hoodie with the Tommy bear as a thank you for these ten years of community.