Starting August 13, the expeditions in The Division 2 will not be playable for the time being. They are expected to return at a later date. They were just introduced with Episode 1 of the shooter. We want to know what you think about this time limitation of the content.
What are the expeditions all about? Less than a month ago, the expeditions were introduced as the centerpiece of the “Episode 1” DLC in the game:
- On July 23, Year 1 Pass holders received access to this new content. However, only the first wing opened on that day.
- Since July 30, all owners of The Division 2 have been able to take part in this new activity. This is when the second wing went live.
- The third wing has only been open since August 6.
These expeditions are a bit more extensive than the regular story missions in The Division 2.
The expeditions are a type of puzzle activity set in the grounds of Kenly College outside Washington D.C.. There, players must complete various tasks in three sections that went live at staggered times, in order to find friendly survivors and uncover the fate of a lost military convoy. Your exploration, puzzle, and combat skills will be put to the test.
This surprised many agents: What many agents did not know is that the expeditions are apparently subject to a cycle. This means that they will not be available to players continuously.
And as the developers at Massive recently communicated, the first cycle will end on Tuesday, August 13. They will not be available to you anymore for the time being.
When will the expeditions return exactly? This is not known, and there was no exact date provided. Massive only explained that the activity will return with the next cycle later this year. It doesn’t sound like players will be able to return to Kenly College in just two weeks.
You should note: If you still want the new weapon exotic Diamondback and haven’t obtained it yet, you should hurry. It is tied to the expeditions at Kenly College and will disappear for the time being on August 13.
More on this can be found here: Those wanting the new exotic rifle in The Division 2 must hurry
If you haven’t gotten this exotic by August 13, you will have to wait until the return of the expeditions to earn it. If you already own the exotic rifle, it will move into the loot pool of bosses in heroic missions.
By the way: Also 3 new backpack charms from Episode 1 will not be available for the time being.
What does this mean for the players? If the expeditions are now gone, this essentially means that about half of the new content from Episode 1 disappears – and that after less than a month. Because fundamentally, the highlights of the first DLC for Year 1 are:
- 2 new story missions
- the expeditions
- 2 new exotics: the BT data gloves and the Diamondback rifle
The expeditions and thus the weapon exotic constitute a significant part of the content. Those who already felt that the new content was rather sparse will soon have even less substance from the new DLC 1.
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What do the fans say? Many cannot understand this decision and feel annoyed or upset – especially players with little time.
Given the already sparse content, removing parts of the new content temporarily and making them available only for a limited time meets with little understanding or support. Agents are also going on holiday in August and do not play The Division 2 as often as in other months. They are annoyed that they missed the expeditions.
The communication on this matter has also left many agents bitter, as it was unclear to many until recently that the expeditions along with the corresponding content are only playable for a limited time.
While many do not see the point behind this decision, there are also a few players who believe that this would at least keep the expeditions special. They would need to tackle this activity more intensively during a certain time period if they want to obtain certain rewards. And finally, the expeditions to Kenly College will return, as the special loot is not gone for good.
What do you think of this design decision? In this context, we have prepared a survey and now want to know from you, our readers, what you think of this model.
Do you think it is better for the game in the long run if the expeditions are only limitedly available in cycles and at specific times? Does it make them more exciting? Or do you not understand this decision and think it is wrong? Let us know in the survey and in the comments.
Please note, you have only one answer option. Thank you for participating and your time.
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