The Division 2 recently teased a special event named “Codename: Nightmare” for the winter. Now there is an update: The event is coming in 2021 and will be completely different from what was initially planned.
What is the special event about? Codename Nightmare is the name for a special event that the developers at Massive announced for winter in The Division 2.
The mysterious event was briefly teased in September during a trailer for the Endless Mode “The Summit”. There was hardly any concrete information – neither about the specific start date nor about the content. Codename: Nightmare was supposed to come at some point in winter, run for a limited time, and take place in the already available Kenly College – but apparently in a creepy version at night, which is why some speculated about a Halloween event.
Since then, however, it has been quiet about the event. Until now. Because there is now an update from the developers. We summarize the most important points for you.
Codename: Nightmare – Here is what we now know about the mysterious event
When exactly is the event coming? There is finally a concrete date. The event will be part of Title Update 12.1, which is scheduled to be released on February 2, 2021. This means the event falls in the second half of Season 4, which will kick off with TU12 on December 8, 2020.
What is different? Originally, Codename: Nightmare was supposed to offer a new, special gameplay experience in a repurposed Kenly College. However, this was scrapped by Massive. The developers have shifted the focus of this event instead to clothing.
In short: The mysterious special event will basically be a special Apparel Event with more rewards, where players will be able to earn really good-looking, unique outfits, trophies, and skins, according to the developers. It is supposed to be unlike any other Apparel Event held in The Division 2 so far. However, there will likely not be a new gameplay experience within this framework.
Therefore, the event has been revamped: But why the changes? Apparently, the effects of the Corona pandemic and related unpredictable circumstances are to blame.
“It has been a tough year for everyone, a tough year for us as well. And one of the consequences is that we had to make changes to our plan.” – said Yannick Banchereau, the Associate Creative Director at Massive.
By the way, you can find out what else to expect in The Division 2 this year here: Finally, we know how things will continue with The Division 2 – Roadmap 2020
