The 1.8 update of The Division brings not only new content – old ones are also being improved and revised.
Yesterday, on August 30, the 1.8 update was revealed with a trailer showcasing the main new content. A map expansion to the west is coming, two new game modes are being introduced, and enemies will be randomized – you will now face all factions at once in some activities.
However, that’s not all that the 1.8 update named “Resistance” will introduce. Old content will also be overhauled.
The Underground is finally getting a revamp
According to Ubisoft, a lot of additional adjustments will come with 1.8, such as “improvements to the Underground DLC”. This introduced the Underground mode in the summer of 2016, and nothing has happened with this mode since then. On the contrary, the Underground vendor has completely lost importance over time.
Originally, the Underground was touted as a mode with high replayability. Each run was supposed to be unique and motivate agents to play in the Underground for a long time. However, the motivation did not last long, as the missions became quickly monotonous, lacking any “wow” effects.
For months, agents have been calling for some love for the Underground mode. It desperately needs some fresh ideas. Massive should not let the old content deteriorate. Numerous ideas on how to enhance the mode, such as an endless mode, have been circulating in the forums.
And with the 1.8 update, Massive finally responds to this request. There will be improvements to the Underground. What these will look like is still unknown. However, many agents are already glad that something will be done about it.
The Rogue Mechanic will be improved
Leaks from months ago indicated that the Rogue mechanic would be revised with 1.8. In May, there was even a survey on this topic. Massive wanted to know if players often go rogue themselves, if they enjoy hunting rogues, and how they would improve the rogue mechanic.
Massive admitted in a livestream a few weeks ago that the Rogue mechanic could use a fresh coat of paint. In fact, there have been no major changes to it since the launch of The Division.
Update 1.8 in the Twitch Livestream – State of the Game today
Further information about the 1.8 update will follow tonight at 5 PM. Massive will hold a livestream then. There may also be details about the revisions to the Underground and the Rogue mechanic. We will embed the Twitch stream here for you and will soon provide a summary of the most important information.
Update: Here is the summary with the information about the 1.8 update.
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