The Division 2 Update 2.27 (TUY8S1.3) Patch Notes on May 26, 2026

The Division 2 update 2.27 (TUY8S1.3) is available to download on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. According to the official Division 2 2.27 patch notes, the latest TUY8S1.3 update adds Rise Up Stretch Goals, the Whiplash Exotic Pistol, major Prototype Gear buffs, permanent Escalation Tokens, and new multiplier events. Apart from this, Division 2 patch 2.27 also fixes several mission progression problems, lighting issues on PS5, Exotic weapon bugs, and matchmaking menu usability problems.

The Division 2 Update TUY8S1.3 Summary

• Rise Up Stretch Goals arrive June 2 with free reward tracks and new cache types.
• Whiplash Exotic Pistol added through the Climax Mission on Master difficulty.
• Prototype Gear Augments received major scaling increases.
• Escalation Tokens will now carry over between seasons.
• Multiple gameplay, UI, and mission progression issues were resolved.

Division 2 version 2.27 Patch Notes – May 26, 2026

Rise Up Stretch Goals

• Rise Up Stretch Goals start on June 2 and remain active until the season ends.
• Unlocked after reaching Tier 100 in the Season Pass.
• All rewards remain available through the free progression path.
• Added Rise Up Cache and Prestige Rise Up Cache reward types.
• Prestige caches provide improved guaranteed rewards and better Exotic drop chances.

Rise Up Cache Rewards

• Added Backpack, Arm Patch, and Weapon Skin drops.
• Added Named Item reward pool including Lexington, Stack Broker, Turmoil, Caretaker, Shield Splinterer, Huntsman, and more.
• Added Seasonal and Special Exotic rewards including Agitator, Investor, Nemesis, Liberty, Chatterbox, and Ridgeway’s Pride.
• Added Exclusive Exotic rewards including Regulus, Eagle Bearer, Ravenous, Bighorn, Ouroboros, Tempest, and Sheriff.

Climax Mission

• Rise Up Climax Mission becomes available on May 26.
• First Master difficulty completion guarantees the Whiplash Exotic Pistol.
• Higher difficulties improve repeat drop chances for Whiplash.

Whiplash Exotic Pistol

• Added the “Faster Than Reloading” Exotic Talent.
• Keeping the weapon holstered for 5 seconds reloads and primes it.
• Swapping to the weapon while primed reloads Primary and Secondary weapons.
• Primed state grants +20% Rate of Fire and +50% Weapon Damage until the magazine is emptied.
• Reloading or swapping weapons early removes the active bonuses.
• Added weapon mods:
  • +10% Critical Damage Optic
  • +50% Swap Speed Underbarrel
  • +10% Critical Chance Magazine

Multiplier Events

• Gear Set Surge event runs from May 26 to June 2.
• All Gearset Material drops are doubled during the event.
• Season Pass XP x2 event begins on June 2.
• Doubled XP applies to Priority Objectives, Seasonal Journey, Weekly Projects, Manhunt Scouts, and world activities.
• Stretch Goals progression is not affected by the XP boost.

Prototype Gear Changes

• Increased scaling values for Quantum, Amalgam, Anomaly, and Synesthesia Augments.
• Quantum maximum bonus increased from 19.60% to 32.20%.
• Amalgam maximum bonus increased from 16.10% to 30.10%.
• Anomaly maximum bonus increased from 32.90% to 196%.
• Synesthesia maximum bonus increased from 30.10% to 98%.

Escalation Updates

• Escalation Tokens will no longer reset between seasons.
• Gear Mod and Skill Mod Targeted Loot now provides drops in Escalation.
• Heroic-level rolls now apply from Tier 0 to Tier 4.
• Legendary-level rolls now apply from Tier 5 onward.

General Improvements

• Improved Matchmaking Station menus in the Base of Operations and Safe Houses.
• Retaliation matchmaking option is now easier to locate.
• Field Proficiency Caches can now be opened instantly without hold interaction.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed missing “Library of Congress” collection progress for older ECHOs.
• Fixed overly bright lighting in The Summit on PlayStation 5.
• Fixed overlapping input conflicts for Escalate Mission and Global Events.
• Fixed the “Busy Little Bee” Talent granting unintended damage bonuses.
• Fixed the Big Alejandro Blueprint not dropping from NY Kill Squad Cache.
• Fixed incorrect scoped-in ADS behavior with the Agitator Exotic Weapon.
• Fixed Master difficulty not appearing correctly in some Climax Missions.
• Fixed Library of Congress mission progression blocking caused by a locked door.

Known Issues

• Corrosion effects on enemies may not properly display purple flame VFX or debuff icons.

Previously, a major Division 2 update 1.21 introduced The Division 2’s 10th Anniversary season, featuring Realism Mode, a grounded New York campaign with lethal combat and reduced UI. Players earn rewards through the Anniversary Event Pass and Clancy-themed apparel track. New Exotics, Named gear, and an anniversary cache expand loadout options. Unfortunately, some players are still facing network connection issues. Recently, Today’s Division 2 version 2.27 will address a few of the remaining issues. Download free Division 2 update 2.27 on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One.