In The Division, ETF members provide exclusive info about update 1.7. Global events, new items, and commendations are coming.
Last week, twelve community representatives from the ETF (Elite Task Force) were at Reflections Studios in Newcastle to talk with the Division developers about year 2.
YouTubers Arekkz Gaming and rxlyaT were present and can now present exclusive info from this ETF phase. The info pertains to upcoming content of update 1.7.
Global Events and Commendations in The Division 1.7
In early March, the developers announced three major innovations for update 1.7:
- Loadouts: These are now in the game. They were implemented early with 1.6.1
- Seasons: Events designed to increase the replayability of existing content
- Feats: Cosmetic items that are intended to show player progress
Now there are more details about the “Seasons” and “Feats”.
Seasons Become Global Events
The seasons are now called global events. They take place once a month and last for one week (may vary):
- A global modifier will be active that affects all PvE content (these should be “positive” modifiers that make the content more fun – and easier)
- During the event, special activities will be packed into a playlist. Additional activity modifiers can be added to this playlist to make the content more challenging, or a group modifier can be added to include group mechanics – this will require more teamwork and coordination.
- These modifiers increase the chances of receiving better rewards at the end
- During a global event, you can earn new items, stat items. This allows you to further customize your character builds.
- Additionally, there are “global event” tokens to earn during the events. You can use these to open crates that will have a new type of loot. These items are not supposed to be cosmetic items.
Feats Become Commendations
The feats are called “commendations” in 1.7, which translates to “awards” in English. These are in-game achievements. When you achieve the specified goals, there are rewards.
- Some commendations reward you with points upon completion that increase your overall score. With a high score, you gain “bragging rights”.
- Other commendations directly grant new cosmetic items (these are supposed to be different from those we know). This way, you can show in the game what you’ve already achieved.
- There are many commendations. Some are meant to be completed passively during normal play, while others require a change in playstyle. Some are said to be very challenging.
- Commendations are account-wide.
Tomorrow, on June 1st, the “State of the Game” livestream will take place. We can expect further info about 1.7. We will report on it.
More Info:
- Update 1.8 brings a new rogue mechanic, new features, and various content
- Update 1.7 is expected to deliver more than just the previously introduced content. It is expected in summer.
- There are supposed to be completely new content in year 2 – not just rehashed old content. rxlyaT says he would even pay for that (all content in year 2 is free).
What do you think of all this?
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