Ubisoft has released a new update for The Division 2, fixing crashing issues and adding new stability and performance improvements to the game. If you are not aware, this update also add new Steam Achievements which progress will be shared between Ubisoft Connect and Steam. After players complete an achievement on one platform, it will mark it as complete on the other, and previously completed achievements in Ubi connect will appear as completed on Steam.
Overall, this update also tweaks an issue with “Reach the Castle,” a quest that prevented players from speaking to Agent Kelso if they reached level 40 before progressing the main story. There are other bits and pieces that have also been touched by the developer, and you can find the detailed patch notes below:
The Division 2 Title Update 21.3
STABILITY
- Fixed the crashing issues on the character selection screen.
- Fixed various crashing issues related to group activities and the loading screen.
- Added various stability and performance improvements.
SUMMER EVENT
- It’s the summer break, take some time to reset and refresh yourself with The Division 2!
- The Summer Event Projects Chain starts on August 6th and ends on August 20th.
- Summer Event is available for all players that have projects system unlocked.
- 7 new projects for players to take on with 9 rewards to unlock.
STEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
- Steam Achievements will be rolled out and available soon after the maintenance concludes.
- Progress is shared between Ubisoft Connect and Steam. Completing an achievement on one platform will automatically mark it as complete on the other.
- Previously completed achievements in Ubisoft Connect will appear as completed in Steam.
WORLD TIER REMOVAL
- Fixed the issue with several specialization skill mods requiring the player to be level 40 to equip.
- Fixed the issue with players being unable to talk to Agent Kelso in the “Reach the Castle” mission if they reached level 40 before progressing in the main story.
- Fixed the issue with being unable to matchmake once WONY was started on a new character.
GEAR AND TALENTS
- Fixed the issue with the Rules of Engagement Talent amplifying Skill Damage in addition to Weapon Damage.
OTHER
- Fixed the issue with the textile vendor Danny Weaver selling Year 5 Season 3 seasonal caches instead of Year 6 Season 1 caches.
- Fixed minor visual issues with Agent gear, including the backpack strap, pants clipping, and hand discoloration.
- Fixed the issue where mods were not being deconstructed after enabling auto mod deconstruction and restarting the game.
