Patch 1.8.3 for The Division is on the way. This Thursday, August 23, the new update is expected to go live after server maintenance. The new features include balance adjustments and bug fixes. Everything you need to know is here.
While players currently have the opportunity to try out The Division 2 at Gamescom, something is also happening with The Division 1. Today, on August 23, Patch 1.8.3 arrives.
The update brings bug fixes and focuses on balancing. The build diversity is expected to be increased through changes to the Secret Stalker set and an exotic shotgun.
Prior to that, as every Thursday, there will be server maintenance: This is already ongoing and is expected to last until 12:30 PM.
Update 12:15: Some players report varying download sizes. The numbers may differ even on the same platform.
Balance Changes to the Stalker and Support Station
Changes to the Stalker: The Stalker set has also been revised and now differentiates between PvE and PvP. There are changes for both areas, but they are significantly lower in PvE.
What exactly has been changed and why this could affect The Division 2, you can find out here with us.
Support Station is revised: Massive realized during the development of Patch 1.8.3 that the master mod of the support station is too strong. This allows players to heal themselves when they are within range of their support station and destroy it.
Players used this to place their support station and then immediately destroy it. The healing boost was stronger than the first aid skill, unless one has an electronic build.
While this still works, to receive the full healing, the support station must remain longer before it is destroyed.
“Running in Place” Bug and Showstopper Fixed
Changes: After some delay, the notorious “Running in Place” bug has finally been fixed. This bug had a massive impact on the overall experience of The Division and had existed for months.
However, most players did not even know about its existence until recently. This is what this bug was about.
Showstopper is being fixed: Additionally, Massive is fixing a bug that made the Showstopper too powerful. The exotic shotgun could fire faster than it was supposed to through the right usage.
Furthermore, there will be some minor optimizations, such as
- the expansion of the Skirmish mode which should be available to everyone starting with 1.8.3
- or the “Rainbow Six” commendation, where players can now also use exotic items for completion (previously only grey/green/blue/purple/gold and gear set were allowed)
How large is the download? The download size varies depending on the platform:
- PS4: 3.79 GB
- PC: 3.6 GB (Steam)
- Xbox One: 4.2 GB
The full patch notes can be found here on reddit.
What do you think about the update? Can it lure you back to Manhattan?
