The Division 2 Version 1.81 Patch Notes

The Division 2 update 1.81 is available to download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Division 2 1.81 patch notes, the latest update brings various bug fixes and gameplay changes. Apart from this, Division 2 patch 1.81 also includes the removal of world tiers and new commendations.

Previously, a major Division 2 update 1.8 added fixes for gear, talents, the Descent mode, PvP, raids, and the UI. Recently, Division 2 patch 1.55 has added various gameplay tweaks. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Division 2 version 1.81 will address a few of these issues.

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Division 2 1.81 Patch Notes

Stability

• DELTA Error Fixes: Resolved DELTA-03 errors and server disconnects on the New York map.
• Game Loading Fix: Fixed DELTA-04 error when loading into the game.
• Performance Enhancements: Applied various improvements to enhance game stability and performance.

Priority Objectives

• Seasonal XP Reward Adjustment: Added Seasonal XP as a standard reward for all Priority Objectives; removed it from the hidden reward pool.
• Reward Scaling: Seasonal XP now scales according to the Priority Objective type.
• Conflict Mode Rewards Fix: Addressed issues where players did not receive Seasonal XP or rewards upon completing Conflict-based objectives.
• Notification Issue Fix: Stopped recurring notifications for available Priority Objectives at the start of each Conflict match.

Modifiers

• Global Modifier Removal: Global Modifiers no longer apply in Raid activities.
• Icon Display Fix: Resolved aggro icon overlap issues over enemies with Enemy Modifiers.
• “Bait and Switch” Effect Fix: Corrected the effect trigger for “Bait and Switch” Modifier when equipped around enemies.
• “Pressure Piston” Effect Fix: Fixed “Pressure Piston” Modifier effect to apply properly when in medium range of enemies.
• Contaminated Tab Issue Fix: Prevented Modifier item details from appearing in the Contaminated tab.

Journey

• Difficulty Prompt Update: Added prompt clarifying that Journey Missions can be completed on Hard or higher difficulty.
• XP Balance Fix: Corrected excessive XP rewards for specific objectives in Seasonal Journey.

Other Changes

• Skin Preview Corrections: Fixed incorrect skin previews in the Season Pass and Store.
• ISAC Hologram Alignment Fix: Addressed misaligned holograms on female characters for certain actions when using specific backpacks.
• Controller Display Fix: Ensured PS4 and PS5 controller displays are correct and do not show Xbox controls.
• Audio and UI Fixes: Resolved multiple audio issues and applied various minor UI improvements.

The following changes were added previously.

NEW GEAR

Zwiadowka Sp. z o.o. – Brand Set

• 1 Piece equipped gives +15% Mag Size
• 2 Pieces equipped give +20% Rifle Damage
• 3 Pieces equipped +30 Weapon Handling
• Named Gear Pieces:
  • Named Chest “Bober” – Talent “Perfect Entrench”
    • If you are below30% Armor, headshots from cover repair30% of your armor. Cooldown2seconds.
  • Named Gloves “Eagle’s Grasp” – Perfect Attribute
    • +15% Weapon Handling

Breaking Point – Gear Set

• 2 Pieces equipped give +25% Rifle Damage, +25% MMR Damage
• 3 Pieces equipped give +30% Headshot Damage, 15% Weapon Handling
• 4 Pieces equipped unlock a new unique Talent:
  • Talent “On Point”
    • Landing a shot using aRifleorMMRgrants a stack. Reloading will grant+2% Weapon Handlingand2% Weapon Damageper stack, for10 seconds.
    • No stacks are acquired while the bonuses are active. The timer running out willrefillyour magazine.
    • Switching weapons while the bonuses are active will stop the effect and refill your magazine. Switching weapons while the bonuses are not active will remove all stacks and refill your magazine.
• Chest and Backpack Talents:
  • Chest Bonus – Talent “Point of no Return”
    • Increase On Point bonuses timer from10sto15s.
  • Backpack Bonus – Talent “Point of Honor”
    • Increase On Point Weapon Damage bonus from2%to3%.

Acosta’s Kneepads – Exotic Kneepads

• Talent “Escape Plan”
  • Vaultingfrom top of an object gives+10% Movement Speedfor3seconds.
  • Afternot movingfor 5 seconds, receive+20% Movement Speedfor5seconds.
  • When affected by aStatus Effect, a+10% Movement Speedis granted for5seconds.
  • MaxMovement Speedbonus is20%. The bonuses do not stack with Movement Speed bonuses from other sources.
  • -50% Movement Impairmentpenalty from Status Effects.

NEW WEAPONS & TALENTS

EXOTIC WEAPON

Overlord – Exotic Shotgun

• Talent “Capitulate”
  • Hitting an enemy will apply a stack of -1.5% Movement Speed for each pellet hit for 5 seconds. Shooting again will reapply the stacks.
• Weapon Stats and Mods
  • Optics Slot:15% Critical Hit Damage
  • Magazine Slot:+15% Reload Speed
  • Underbarrel Slot:+20% Weapon Stability

NAMED WEAPONS & TALENTS

Brazen – Weapon Talent

• Receive+1% Amplified Damageon thenext shotwith the weapon foreach pelletthat this hits the target, if at least6pellets hit.

Thorn – SPAS-12

• Talent “Perfect Brazen”
  • Receive+1% Amplified Damageon thenext shotwith the weapon foreach pelletthat this hits the target, if at least4pellets hit.

Like Glue – Super 90

• Talent “Perfect Brazen”
  • Receive+1% Amplified Damageon thenext shotwith the weapon foreach pelletthat this hits the target, if at least4pellets hit.

BALANCING AND REWORK

Diamondback – Exotic Rifle

• Increased damage from 329,084 to342,247.
• Magazine size expanded from 5 to6.
• Talent “Agonizing Bite”
  • Diamondback randomly marks an enemywithin 20m.If no enemies are within 20m, it marks the closest enemy to you.Hitting that enemy consumes the mark, guaranteeing a critical hit and amplifying damage of the hit by 20%. After hitting a mark, all shots fired are guaranteed critical hits for 5 seconds. A new random enemy is marked afterwards and whenever you reload.

Manhunt

• Aaron Keener, thought to be dead, has resurfaced and teamed up with Agent Kelso.
• Players must pass Keener’s trials to form an alliance against Natalya Sokolova and the Black Tusk.

Calendar

• The full season calendar outlines events and activities throughout the season.

One Endgame

• All players can now level up to 40 without owning Warlords of New York.
• Endgame activities are accessible at level 40, including past seasons, global events, and the new Y6S1 First Rogue Manhunt.

World Tier Removal

• World Tiers and Gear Score mentions removed from the game.
• Keener’s Watch now awarded at level 40.
• Targeted Loot, Raids, Control Points, and Seasonal features available at level 40.
• Legacy Manhunts playable in order post-WONY for best experience.
• Global Difficulty available at level 40.
• Specializations unlocked at level 30.
• Item quality rescaled from level 1 to 40.
• Adjusted crafting bench upgrades and story invasion flow.

Commendations

• Hardcore Gear Distinction commendation removed.
• Five new Descent commendations added:
  • Descent Loop 6 Award
  • Descent Basic Award
  • Descent 50 Award
  • Descent High Roller
  • Perfect Descent

Gear, Weapons & Talents

• New Named Weapons, Talents, Gear Set, and Brand Set.
• New Exotic Weapon: Overlord Shotgun with Talent Capitulate.
• New Exotic Gear: Acosta’s Kneepads with Talent Escape Plan.
• New Gear Set: Breaking Point with Talent On Point.
• New Brand Set: Zwiadowka Sp. z o.o.

New Named Weapons & Talents

• Thorn (SPAS-12)
• Like Glue (Super 90)
• Talent: Brazen

Balancing Existing Gear

• Diamondback Exotic Rifle damage increased and magazine size expanded.
• Talent “Agonizing Bite” adjusted for improved functionality.

Apparel Event

• Crossroads Apparel Event launched, offering items from Operation Crossroads trilogy.
• Apparel Cache keys earnable through SHD leveling, direct purchase, and Season Pass.

Season Pass

• Available for 1000 Premium Credits ($9.99).
• Includes 10 weapon skins, 10 gear dyes, 2 vanity outfits, and 1 face mask.
• Special summer event planned for August. More details to come.

Download free Division 2 update 1.81 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.