Tom Clancy's The Division: Last Stand

Each zone is divided into three locations (A, B, and C) each containing three encryption terminals that have to be controlled in order to begin the data transfer. The opposing team is not the only enemy – AI controlled characters that often make life difficult for both groups inhabit the maps. Eliminating NPCs result in additional SHD Tech points, offering various tactical bonuses and fortifications. Controlling encryption points nets additional benefits related to respawns, including the ability to choose the respawn location from a special map (rather than from a list). Moreover, death or lost matches doesn’t equal penalties (e.g. experience or equipment loss), as was the case in modes taking place in the Dark Zones.

Game Modes

The new mode s 8v8 matches, with each side divided into two teams of four. The player can a match as a solitary fighter (and get assigned to a group thanks to a match-making system) or invite up to three friends. Last Stand introduces an improved matchmaking system that pairs players based on a number of factors, including current performance and the player’s statistics from the last few matches. Therefore, if we had problems fighting against our opponents for extended amount of time, the further matches will be played against less demanding players.

Technical Aspects

Last Stand also marks the introduction of a major update of the core game, labelled 1.6. The new patch introduces a number of innovations, including controversial micro-transactions that enable the players to use points to buy various cosmetic add-ons including weapon skins, backpacks, clothes, emoticons, or item packs containing a choice of those items.