Finally, we know when the first raid “Operation: Dark Hours” in The Division 2 will start. You won’t have to wait much longer.
Update – 4:00 PM: Ubisoft has revealed the raid in its own trailer. We have updated this article accordingly.
Things are heating up in The Division 2: Because today, on May 14, the big Title Update 3 has finally been released. It comes with a number of extensive adjustments and bug fixes, but also some new features – including the new raid.
Raid start date found: However, even though the first raid of The Division 2 is now in the game, an official start date is still pending. Even in the official patch notes, a potential date has not yet been mentioned. However, clever agents have already discovered it in the game after the latest patch.
When does the raid start? You won’t have to wait much longer. If you believe the display in the game, then the raid “Operation: Dark Hours” will open its doors this coming Thursday, May 16, at 6:00 PM our time.

Where can this date be seen? If you interact with the pilot at the helicopter at the White House, you will see a timer counting down to the start of the new raid. This makes it easy to determine the raid’s start date.
Update – the official raid trailer is now here: Ubisoft has now introduced the new raid with its own trailer. You can watch it here:
In addition to showcasing some features like new exclusive gear or new challenges, the setting at Washington airport and the release date of the raid have been confirmed again.
Especially cool: The first team to beat the new raid will be immortalized in the White House in-game for everyone to see.
What do we know so far about the raid? Officially, still very little. It will likely take place at the airport in Washington D.C. and is designed for 8 players. Moreover, this activity almost sounds like a raid from an MMORPG.
More about this PvE top activity for 8 players could be revealed by this leak: New leak shows how extensive the first raid in The Division 2 will be
Here you can find potential details about the course, mechanics, and some new items.
We have summarized everything we know about the raid so far in this article: All info that is currently known about the raid for 8 players
If you want to prepare for the raid, here are some tips: This is how you prepare for the upcoming raid in The Division 2

