In The Division, it will take over a month for Update 1.4 to go live. What can be done until then? Is it even worth playing now?
Massive announced about a week ago that Update 1.4 will be delayed until October. However, it is expected to be substantial and completely overhaul the gaming experience. However, the developers did not go into detail about what will specifically change. This leaves agents currently puzzled, as the question arises: Is it even worth playing The Division before Update 1.4? Or will the changes be so significant that it’s better to wait until the MMO shooter is launched again in October?
With 1.4, not only will problems be fixed and balance adjusted, but the entire core system and many mechanics are expected to be overhauled. Items, bonuses, and currencies that we grind for days could dramatically decrease in value. How should one behave now?
7 Things to Consider Now
There is a chance that some of the efforts you have taken on in The Division may be in vain when 1.4 releases. For example, gear sets could be fundamentally redesigned, causing them to suddenly lose value while entirely different sets become popular. Major changes are coming; that much is certain. However, what exactly those changes will be must be shown in the coming weeks.
Perhaps not much will change: maybe everything will just be more balanced and “better.” However, to ensure that your efforts in The Division won’t be in vain in the near future, the YouTuber Skill Up has following tips for you on what you can do until the game is fixed with 1.4.
1. Start a new character and level it up
One thing you can do now is level up a new character. The game is currently a lot of fun up to the endgame, until level 30. The missions and enemies are well-balanced and remind you of the good days of The Division. In addition, multiple characters have advantages which we have summarized here, such as more storage space for your items.
2. Collect crafting materials
At the launch of The Division, crafting items was paramount. Crafting was the best way to obtain strong items. Over time, the role of crafting diminished significantly. Nowadays, it is almost completely useless. Therefore, it’s likely that Massive will overhaul the crafting system with Update 1.4. Until then, you can start gathering the required materials.
3. Save credits
Who knows what the future holds. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to move into the future with a loaded wallet. One can assume that credits will gain importance and/or receive other uses. You can accumulate a lot of them by selling items.
4. Collect supply drops in the open world
We have already discussed these supply drops here. Grab these free items, as they contain good stuff that you can either use, sell, or dismantle. They appear on the 1st and 15th of each month. Don’t miss the free deliveries.
5. Search for the filler in the post-apocalypse
One thing that is really good in The Division is the filler. All the phone recordings, ECHOs, and the like convey the post-apocalyptic atmosphere. It’s worth collecting these. If you haven’t had time or patience for that so far, you can focus on this now. A very relaxed task.
6. Clean up your map
If you haven’t taken the time for all the remaining side missions and fights so far, you can tackle those now. It doesn’t hurt to clean the map of all those symbols. New activities will come in the future. To keep track, you can already complete the existing tasks.
7. Reach the maximum of Phoenix credits
With Phoenix credits, you can currently purchase goods from the specialized equipment vendors and the underground merchant. In the future, this high-end currency, which you earn through endgame activities, will likely receive an upgrade. Because currently, it is rarely worth investing in the vendors at all.
With these tips, you will likely do well in the coming weeks. Whether it’s worth raising the “Dark Zone” and underground ranks or specifically farming certain weapons and armor pieces, that remains to be seen. Massive will likely make significant adjustments to their design.
However, you can also say: “Hey, I’m having a lot of fun with the game right now. I have this great experience now. And in October, there comes a new experience. I don’t care if many items I farm now lose value.” This approach is, of course, completely legitimate.
Have fun out there, agents!
What do you think of these tips on what to do until October? What do you suggest?
