Celebrating 10 Years of The Division

Ten years ago, The Division invited players to become agents in a world on the brink, carrying the responsibility of protecting what remained and rebuilding what had been lost. Since then, agents have crossed snow-covered streets in New York and fought to reclaim Washington, D.C., continuing the work of restoring order wherever it was needed.

This anniversary is a moment to reflect on that shared journey, the challenges faced, the victories earned, and the community that has stood alongside us throughout the years.

From March 3 to April 2, we invite you to take part in celebrations created to honor the past decade of The Division. This update also brings visual improvements to the world itself, with refinements to lighting, shadows, fog, reflections, and materials that enhance atmosphere and detail while preserving performance. The result is a Washington, D.C. and New York that feel sharper, richer, and more immersive.

Below, you will find everything arriving with the anniversary and the experiences waiting for agents throughout the month.

REALISM MODE

To celebrate ten years of The Division, we wanted to create something that lets you experience the world from a fresh perspective. Realism Mode is exactly that, a limited time experience that lets you enter New York and see what it means to operate as a Division Agent in a more grounded and unforgiving way, where every decision matters.

It’s a separate character journey that takes place throughout the Warlords of New York campaign. WONY expansion will be accessible to all Division 2 players during the Anniversary Season, giving everyone the chance to step into Realism Mode during the celebration.

At its core, it’s about immersion and tension. Fights are faster and more lethal for both agents and enemies. Mistakes carry weight, but victories feel all the more satisfying.

You’ll notice the interface has been reduced, placing more emphasis on reading the world around you. Ammo is recovered directly from defeated enemies, and while skills remain powerful, their longer cooldowns and added risk make them tools best saved for critical moments.

Gear and weapon bonuses reflect the physical nature of what you wear, with heavier pieces providing increased protection at the cost of mobility, while lighter gear favors speed and flexibility at the cost of survivability.

Once the campaign is complete, New York is still yours to explore, with content available to replay at your own pace. In many ways, Realism Mode is a reflection of what has always sat at the heart of The Division, risk, survival and the feeling of navigating a living world one encounter at a time.

ANNIVERSARY EVENT PASS

The Anniversary Season also introduces a limited time Event Pass packed with rewards for you to earn. Progression through the Event Pass will feel familiar, with regular play and completed activities earning Season Pass XP that advances levels naturally over time just by playing. Global Event Stars can also be used to speed up progress.

CLANCY UNIVERSE COLLABORATION

This time, we reach into the wider Tom Clancy universe. Drawing inspiration from Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, and Rainbow Six Siege, the track features outfit pieces from across those worlds, allowing you to assemble sets inspired by some of your favorite Clancy titles as you progress.

REWARDS OVERVIEW

While crossover rewards may draw the spotlight, the event offers much more. You can collect Exotic, Legacy and Enhanced Legacy Caches, the new 10 Year Anniversary Cache, and chase newly added Exotic and Named gear.