Tom Clancy’s The Division™

Only worth it for the survival gamemode experience and nothing else.

Please report this player, demo360alex he is a hacker and has unfortunately spoiled the game.):

Good, solid game, if repetitive and full of bullet sponges.

Hands down one the best looter shooters in genre. The first one holds a special place and still holds up today. Running through New York and saving people has been a blast.

Cool idea of a game hidden behind a Ubislop game design. Terrible balance, always online requirement with horrible servers, PvP focused end game filled with cheaters. Overly grindy, currency has almost no value, especially when you finish the main story. Overall just a bad time waster.

It's a good game. Nicer now that there's less other players around.

This has to be my favorite Tom Clancy game out of all. I love the story, enemies and love put into this game. The way that ISAC (the voices in your head) speaks and integrates into your game play, highlighting enemies and objectives (optional too!). I would hold people at gunpoint to play this game because it is fantastic.

Fun looter-shooter. Not big on the pvp in dark zone, but that's just personal preference.

In short, this game is about bullet spongy enemies, completing all markers on the map, and (preferrably) co-op fun. The damage is weird, thanks to the "rpg" elements - your stats that are affected by your equipment that you will have to change throughout the entire playthrough. Open world missions are repetitive, but the story missions are good.

Unfortunately not many players left here, but the game is playable solo. It's not easy, but the game doesn't punish you that much for dying.

If you're interested, buy it on sale, this game always goes at -85% discount nowadays. But if you plan to buy it, don't leave it out for too long, I don't trust Ubisoft, as they are known for killing thier own games. I hope they won't shut down servers any time soon.

WOW. This holds up well in 2025, very fun to play and they've updated it well. The tutorial now is easy to follow and you don't need to look up guides like you had to on release, i've experienced no bugs and it runs beautifly. This is the type of game you can grind or just chill with. Reminds me of the OG Destiny days. Solid 9/10 and would 100% recommend to most gamers. The story is fun and it's heavily focused on fighting so if you aren't into combat I would say give this a miss but other than that I think every type of gamer would enjoy.

so far, i'm loving this game. it's pretty fun to just mow down some poor level 3 rioter with an M4A1!
still, i'm not that far in, so i'll update this when i finally beat the game i guess

I'm so glad that my favourite Ubisoft boss "Raptor" got a satisfying conclusion to his villain arc in the final mission.

A good in-between game

Picked up the game on a massive sale at $5AUD at 2023, didn't like it the first time but enjoyed it the second time this week after ignoring / not taking the story seriously and just focused on what the game does well - Environment design (of the Dark Zone) and solid gameplay loop (of the Dark Zone).

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The Good

- Environment design and vibes of the Dark Zone, this is where the focus is and you can tell as you progress from the south to the north end of the map; I only wish we can continue forward to the Collapsed New York Central Park.
- Gameplay loop of shoot and loot is solid, with plenty of gear and sets to find at the endgame

The Mixed

- Dark Zone forced PVP is a mixed bag, if you are a solo player like myself this is where you'll find friction; some players you come across want nothing to do with you other than a polite wave and go about their own grind, yet at populated hours you are more likely to run into a full maxed out squad gunning you down at sight for their enjoyment.

The Bad

- Story, don't even bother with it, other than the premise and the main antagonist being the most interesting aspect of the game every other character you come across is poorly written (for what there is) and you can see the rot of the Ubisoft writing team in 2016.
- The forced monetisation and other forced aspects to slow down progress in-game that was pushed in to increase those ubisoft stock numbers is there, while not as egregious as modern title you can see the trajectory leading to their state today.

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i've played this game on all 3 platforms, xbox, playstation, pc.
I have enjoyed every single second of this game because of how easly catchy it is, and i've played this with some of my friends on pc and it has been way more fun, this game is really good and i reccomend playing it with friends, altough there some issues, as for the cheaters in the DZ and how small the division 1 communiti is compared to the second, the atmosphere is amazing, how in some occasion the snow storm during fights gets heavy and you can barely see, and especially during survival.
If you're intrested in buying a DLC i reccoment buying first Survival then Underground as because survival is a total different game.
9/10 game LOVE IT!

why it got single player tag, bought for single-player but why i see other players in my game ... instant refund

well it's kinda interesting with the gameplay, i really enjoyed it myself. but yeah.. if you want more content you need to pay more

This game is kind a RPG Shooter. You need to grind and collect items and weapons by completing missions or scavange on dark zone. The looks is awesome and the environments looks very detailed, i love how ubisoft create the post apocalypse world because of the viruses downbreak. The combat mechanics is unique and great, its just everything based on level and gear that make this game isnt really realistic. If you want a realistic shooter game dont get this one, u cant one-tap people at this one if your gear isnt good and their armor isnt sturdy. But if you dont mind that i really suggest you to get this one.

The Division games are games that I have played on multiple systems and have come back to over and over again. If you like 3rd person shooters you will enjoy this game! And now the game has achivements, this gives me another reason to come back.

It's a game that doesn't deliver what they promised in the end but it's entertaining When you finish the story, the only thing left to do is PVP, but it's full of hackers who ruin the experience. Sometimes it has a peak of people playing but it's entertaining to a certain point despite the years

**Review of Tom Clancy's The Division**

Tom Clancy's *The Division* is a captivating blend of tactical gameplay, deep RPG mechanics, and immersive storytelling set in a post-apocalyptic New York City. From the moment you step into the boots of an agent in the Division, you're thrust into a world where every decision, from combat to character progression, feels meaningful.

One of the standout features of *The Division* is its **build diversity**. The game offers a rich variety of ways to play your agent, allowing you to fine-tune your character’s abilities, weapons, and gear to suit your preferred playstyle. Whether you're a tank-like agent who can soak up damage and control crowds, a sniper who excels at picking off enemies from a distance, or a tech-focused agent who deploys drones and gadgets to outsmart your foes, the options are endless. Each piece of gear, mod, and skill contributes to creating a truly unique agent. This depth makes for an experience where no two players need to have the same playstyle, giving a refreshing sense of freedom.

In addition to build diversity, the **replayability** of *The Division* is one of its greatest strengths. With a sprawling open world, a variety of dynamic missions, and a robust endgame filled with high-difficulty content, there’s always something to keep you coming back for more. The game's **Dark Zone** is a particular highlight, offering a thrilling mix of PvE and PvP that encourages both cooperation and betrayal. As you progress, the challenge ramps up, and you're constantly rewarded with better loot, keeping the loop engaging. Whether you're exploring new zones, tackling challenging missions with friends, or going solo to see how far you can push your build, *The Division* offers countless hours of content that never gets old.

Overall, *The Division* succeeds in delivering an exhilarating and deep experience that stands out in the crowded world of open-world shooters. Its build diversity and replayability make it an essential title for fans of tactical gameplay and RPGs. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, the game offers something for everyone, keeping you invested in its world long after the credits roll.

10/10 loved it since the first cinematic rolled out. Still stand by it. (casual player)

-The world design is fantastic—New York feels alive despite the post-apocalyptic setting.
-The RPG elements are solid, but gear grinding can feel repetitive after a while.
-PvP in the Dark Zone is intense but can be frustrating if you keep running into groups.
-The game is better with friends; solo play can feel punishing at times.
-The story is decent but nothing groundbreaking—expect more of a looter-shooter focus.

If you like tactical shooters with RPG elements, it’s worth a try, but be prepared for grind-heavy gameplay.

I went into this with high expectations. But to my disappointment, the game is just another grind fest. There are some pros to the game though,

1. The world is beautifully designed. If you want to know what a post apocalyptic looks like this is where to begin.
2. The mood and atmosphere really suck you in.

The cons though are a lot:
1. The absolute grind fest of an experience. Especially if you are playing alone (which I was). You have to constantly do the same repeated missions but in different parts of the city to upgrade your character and it becomes monotonous.

2. The lucky draw type weapons upgrade - cant upgrade your existing weapon, until you find the same weapon with a higher rating. The similar mechanisms as Breakpoint.

3. Enemies will be so difficult and are a bullet sponge. You have to empty an entire magazine to kill one person and by that time 2 or 3 others are already shooting at you.

4. Thanks to Ubisoft connect, the game will randomly log you out, sometimes even multiple times in a play through. And depending on where you are (in mission or free roam) it will put you either all the way at the start of the mission, or at the checkpoint, or even back to the safe house and you have to walk all the way to the mission and start over again.

All in all, maybe it would have been a fun experience if you have friends to play with. But as a Solo player, nah not for me.

I initially played this game on Xbox at release and picked it up recently to play through with my girlfriend before we moved on to the sequel since she had never played the original. The game still holds up surprisingly well in 2025 and we have had a lot of fun with it. The playerbase is obviously fairly small at this point so anything involving matchmaking is an issue now. The Dark Zone is also fairly empty, but we have run into the occasional player.

Still worth it to play through the campaign and I would recommend having dedicated friends to play through it with to alleviate the matchmaking issues.

Tom Clancy's The Division

Ignore the play time on Steam since I bought this game "way back when" on Ubisoft Connect (When it was still called UPlay). Since they added Steam achievements that sync with Ubisoft Connect achievements I decided to buy it again on sale here just to claim the achievements on Steam as well (and in case I ever have a nostalgic craving to play it again) I really, really loved this game when I played it. The PvP was incredibly fun to me even with a blatant cheater here and there and the PvE didn't feel too grindy to me even though I farmed every exotic weapon you could farm. Highly recommended if you're into this type of game. I played a bit and the community seems to still be alive. Have fun with it while you still can!

Really awesome game, being able to play with friends, or solo, you can get plenty of fun out of it.
You get to relax levelling with bracketed areas to play in.

yes i recommend it but my pc barely run it in lowest resloution, BUT i will continue playing until i get a good computer

great game. played it years ago on XBOX and loved it then. Excited to replay the second one again next. I have not heard anything about a third one in the works.

I bought this game back when it first came out back in March 2016 and put about 450ish hours into it over the years but recently got back into it after not playing for almost 4 years! And I'm loving it as much as i loved it all those years back, truly a great game and will always have a place in my heart. Servers are still active although might take you anywhere from 0-120 seconds to find a lobby but with global events active for the rest of the year now is the time to pick this game up if you still want to try The Division. It is still VERY much worth it.

See you in NYC Agents!

They nailed the atmosphere on this one compared to Division 2. I remember grinding for hours and hours on this one for the Xbox One when it came out. Tons of fun.

boring. characters are uninteresting, granted I didn't finish it but the story was so cookie cutter basic I cant even remember what the reasoning for the game is, the game play is one big nothing burger, go here do this over and over, on top of that its not linear so i had no motivation to actually go do anything, I would compare this game to fortnite save the world of all things, but take out everything that makes that addictive and fun and replace it with a jason statham movie on wheels, with no jason statham. and if all of that isnt bad enough the scariest thing about this game is the developer 0/10 ubisoft

It's a third person cover-based shooter with an emphasis on loot acquisition and combat optimization. While there is player-vs-player gameplay, mostly it's player-vs-environment (AI).

While the shoot-and-loot gameplay is nothing special (Borderlands does it better) what really sets the game apart is the atmosphere and setting.

The plotline involves a devastating bioweapon attack on New York City that causes a collapse of law and order. You are a part of the titular "Division", a secretive government agency that is activated after all else has failed. You've certainly got your work cut out for you, as the city has been overrun by escaped convicts, looters, and a group of insane sanitation workers ("Cleaners") that are determined to burn the virus out by killing all potential hosts.

And really, this is the best post-apocalyptic depiction of NYC, or any city for that matter, that I've ever seen. You've got ransacked police stations, looters in the streets, civilians scavenging for food, an impressive dichotomy of normal city life juxtaposed with signs of societal collapse...

Graphically the game is stunning. The Snowdrop game engine has some excellent weather effects. I never thought I would say that snow in a video game could be beautiful, but in The Division it is! There are furious blizzards, lighter snow flurries, high-resolution footprints in the snow, and even a light dusting of snow on your character's shoulders after they've been outside for awhile. But it's not just snow that looks good. Skyscrapers reflect light, glass shatters realistically when shot, the barrel of your machine gun will turn red and steam after prolonged fire, there's just so many little touches that make for a great presentation.

Unlike many Tom Clancy games, the Division does NOT have realistic combat. There is no "one bullet kills" type of realism, and no emphasis on bullet ballistics. Both the player and enemies have a large health pool. Most bosses can take a full magazine of bullets to the face and keep fighting as though nothing's the matter. While some people will complain about these "bullet sponge" enemies, I felt that overall combat in this game is fun. If you're looking for more realism in your Tom Clancy games, try Wildlands.

Combat mostly involves small arms firefights against groups of enemy infantry. While most of the enemies are just guys with assault rifles, a few of them will be specialists that present additional challenges. For example one specialist is a shotgunner that will deal major damage if allowed to get up close. Another specialist is a guy who hides behind a shield which protects him from your bullets, but he is vulnerable to flanking attacks. Many of these bad guy specialists have weak points; hitting the weak point will stun/damage the enemy.

The cover-based shooting makes good use of a cover-to-cover movement mechanic. There is also a blind fire attack mechanic which gives reduced accuracy but leaves you less vulnerable to return fire.

A big part of the game is unlocking skills. As you progress through the storyline you earn Medical, Security, and Technical skill points which can be spent to upgrade your base of operations. An upgraded base of operations gives you permanent buffs as well as more options for combat optimization. Extra shopkeepers can be unlocked, free loot can be gotten, and most importantly you can invest in your character's skill trees. You can have up to three skills available at a time, and which ones you choose will have a huge impact on how you play. For example, one skill is a "seeker grenade" that, once thrown will actively hunt down the enemy and explode. Another skill is a "support station" that provides constant healing as long as you remain within the area of effect. Skills can be easily switched out; there is no such thing as messing up your character build and having to re-spec your character.

Your base of operations starts out as a dilapidated post office, but as you gradually build it up it eventually becomes a high tech base teeming with trained personnel. Awesome!

This game has been described as an "RPG" but the storyline is linear with no plot choices to make. The character development of your NPC quest-givers also leaves much to be desired. Your Division boss (Lau) and the Medical supervisor (Kandal) were I guess supposed to be written as assertive leader-types, but instead they just came across as being arrogant jerks. The other two main NPCs in your base (Benitez, Rhodes) have better dialogue but are still mostly forgettable. The game's main antagonist (Keener) is poorly fleshed out and absent for most of the game. It is never adequately explained why Keener's lackeys (the LMB) are actually fighting you. On the plus side, there is a large amount of backstory flavor in the form of audio diaries (cell phones), written situation reports, survival guides, ect.

As your character completes missions they earn experience points which lead to level ups with better stats. Each mission you take on will have a recommended level, and I strongly advise that you respect it! Completing a level 20 mission when you are only level 19 is going to be tough. Completing that same mission at level 18 may be outright impossible. But overall for most of the game experience points are plentiful, side quests give good rewards, and there's little incentive to go grinding for XP.

Once you've made it to the maximum level (30) and beaten all the main missions you'd probably think the game is over, right? Wrong! The Division is actually only just starting because a slew of end-game content gets unlocked at that point! Completing the main campaign (with side quests) will probably take about 20 hours, but the end-game content can easily occupy you for HUNDREDS of hours of fun!

In the end game, since there are no more experience levels, you instead will be looking for classified gear sets and exotic items. These are rare loot drops, and indeed your character progression will slow down considerably. I do feel Borderlands handled late-game character progression better, because you could still level up and put points into your large skill tree, while in the Division by level 30 you've already maxed out your skill trees and levels -- better loot is all there is left to optimize your character with.

A brief synopsis of end-game content:

*High value targets, which are basically randomized open world quests of variable difficulty.
*West Side Piers, a new area that opens up with its own quests.
*Underground (paid DLC), a randomized quest line with its own level-up system and unique combat modifiers.
*Survival (paid DLC), you're stripped of all gear and must survive both the weather and your enemies.
*Last Stand (paid DLC), team-based PvP games.
*Daily and Weekly Challenges, replay the main missions under specific conditions for extra rewards.
*Incursions, the hardest PvE missions in the game, they must be completed with a group.
*Resistance, survive as long as possible against progressively harder waves of bad guys.
*Dark Zone, the main PvP area in the game, you can be killed by other players (rogues) but there is also PvE content. You can actually enter the DZ before level 30 but it's probably better to wait until the end game.

The Division also contains a crafting system, a weapon recalibration system, and unlockable cosmetics and emotes. There's a bewildering variety of currencies, probably more than any other game I've played (it should've been simplified).

The game music is high quality and helps to set the mood. Fighting criminal gangs in a neon-lit Times Square as a blizzard rages and the "Times Square" soundtrack plays is an incredible experience!

The Division can be played solo, but I strongly recommend playing it with friends. Up to 4 players can join up together for some great co-op fun!

If you're looking for a shoot-and-loot game with great atmosphere and fun co-op, try out The Division!

OTS tactical shooter in an ultra-realistic, familiar urban setting w/ friends? Take my money... Almost 160 hours later, it's been pre-pandemic since I played it weekly, and I'm diving back in so I can run the Underground DLC for the first time. To have that kind of desire so many years later is evidence of the pull this game has on me. Ubisoft can truly go f*** itself, but Massive Ent. has a special place in my bitter, blackened gamer heart. It's certainly not perfect; but nothing is, so grab your Gov't-issued Wristwatch and fight those pesky diseases, Agent. ;^)

Played this game when it first came out, it was amazing me and 3 friends decided to relive the glory days. we are not dissapointed still one of the best games of all time! especially the DZ

About 35 hours into the game and I'm enjoying the game solo thus far but I wish I could team up with even just 1 other player but that hasn't been the case even once despite asking every person I see. I know the game was meant for coop despite being basically impossible now that everyone has moved on to The Division 2 years ago so I'm not holding that against the game. Great graphics, runs smoothly on a low-mid level gaming laptop (3050 Ti). Movement in combat has been very fluid and the cover system has been exceptional. The gun variety is nice and although I'm not FPS expert, as I barely play competitive shooters the guns feel diverse enough with enough difference in punchyness, kickback, reload speed, and steadiness between guns. Environments all kind of look the same but I really dig the atmosphere of the game. Some zones at night are creepy while during the day feel alive and exciting. Overall digging the game!

Beat this game on xbox when it first came out and now back at it again because they added achievements to it on steam.

Still a fun title in 2025!

Although I prefer Ghost Recon: Wildlands, this is objectively the better game of the two. Lots of fun. Lots of grinding. Lots of loot. Lots of pew-pew. And PvP is integrated well into the main mode (although in a sub-section, called "dark zone") of the game, unlike Wildlands' (mostly dead) PvP.

Interestingly enough, when I've played a multiplayer Ubisoft game (except for R6 Siege, of course), I've never encountered a single @ssh0le, everybody I've met is a respectful person who doesn't behave as the typical cave brain keyboard warrior with a superiority complex and the obligatory sense of entitlement. <3

Although most weapons don't sound as good as in Tarkov, the M700 bolt-action sound of manipulating the bolt and ejecting a spent cartridge is so freaking good. I would give up a build just to be able to hear this sound all the time.

Speaking of builds... yes, this is a kind of RPG, which forces you to work with lots of min-maxing. People may say that the game is forgiving with sub-optimal builds, but that is very untrue for certain missions and especially for solo play. Which means that, if you want to be not miserable, you are forced to play with certain weapons, which is kind of a bummer and breaks immersion (and nullifies the "role-" part of a "role-playing game").

It runs buttery-smooth, as all Ubisoft openworlds I've tried so far do. It's kind of amazing how they achieve that consistently (it's not surprising, considering they work with their own Anvil engine and can spare the manhours needed for tweaking & optimizing).

It's a great game and it's still alive, despite Division 2 existence, which is pretty cool. I hope it doesn't get murdered by Ubisoft's "financial optimizations" in the near future.

One of the best co-op games around. Worth replaying and there is lots of activities to do after the story content is finished.

the best looter shooter!
the atmosphere is unmatched, looting and grinding is mad fun.

TD2 is a big downgrade in the series.

I love this game the combat and collectables outside of the main story are great and I'm so glad it has steam achievements now!

after 43 hours of play time, i think im satisfied with this game. not a 100% completion because im not a madman. but i very recommend this game to try!

ultra settings + oled monitor, visually this game goes bonkers, if i didn't know this game existed and told me it released recently I would believe you. ohterwise it is a simple looter shooter mmorpg type game, just a fun casual game for me. nothing too crazy besides beautiful world.

Still waiting on the game from 2013 E3, if u know u know....

only con it is dead so if you wanna enjoy co-op gotta find a friend to buy it too and also ubisoft launcher.

very worth it for 5 bucks

this game have a good graphic , atmosphere , playing style and good store and more i recommend it and i hope ubisoft care about this version of division

it would be more fun if i can join in some group in dark zones or missions online if there anyone at all in the game that isn't private mode but still fun, just more fun to play with people

One of the best 3rd person shooters of all time. They truly capture the feel of NYC and the weather. Game is still going strong and you can grab it so cheap! Its worth it, as is the sequel!

It's my first time with the division franchise.

After playing it for the very first time my first question was " why did I put off this game for such a long time? "

This game is awesome. You'll never regret getting this game.

I'm having an absolute blast.

I highly recommend it.

The ultimate 'based-on-a-true-story' video game eerily depicting a pandemic-ravaged New York City, echoing the anxiety of the real-life 2020 COVID-19 outbreak. As you navigate desolate streets, desperate citizens lean out of apartment windows, shouting frantic warnings about cult-like groups roaming the city—fanatical zealots clad in repurposed firefighter gear, wielding flamethrowers to violently 'cleanse' an already devastated metropolis (before the COVID apocolypse hits). Essentially, you're facing a chilling, exaggerated manifestation of extremist rhetoric—think Rush Limbaugh’s far-right 'drain the swamp' Dittoheads twisted into an apocalyptic cult.

This review is based on 100% completion and 111.4 hours of gameplay.

Recommendation:

Would I recommend this game? Absolutely.

I've been a fan since its Xbox release and recently picked it up on Steam. While the player base is smaller than it once was, it’s still an amazing experience. Some modes, like full lobbies in Survival, Strike (PvP), and other group activities, can be difficult—if not impossible—to find games for, but a small, loyal community keeps the game alive.

What really draws me in is the well-crafted story and atmosphere—it’s a masterclass in world-building. This is one of the few games with a realistic, gritty narrative that doesn’t feel far-fetched and seems like something that could actually happen. That extra layer of believability makes it even more immersive. While the graphics may feel a little dated compared to its sequel or newer titles, the art direction and style more than make up for it. In fact, I personally think this game has a stronger narrative and visual identity than The Division 2. Those two aspects alone make it worth playing.

The gameplay and gunplay still hold up today. While The Division 2 refines many mechanics, combat remains fun and satisfying. The key is optimising your build—without good gear, enemies can feel like bullet sponges. But once you’ve got a solid setup, the combat becomes much more rewarding.

PvP isn’t really my thing, so I only played enough for the achievements. In the Dark Zone, you’ll either find no one (due to the small player base) or run into fully optimised players who’ll melt you. That said, it’s still fun—even when getting destroyed by a Russian guy on proximity chat saying, "Please brotha, heal brotha. Good job brotha." Like the rest of the game, it’s best with others, but the low player count makes it far less active than it used to be.

One of the biggest downsides is the near non-existent matchmaking. I struggled to find players for any mission or mode. While a small, dedicated player base remains, I rarely saw others in the Dark Zone or Survival and only a handful in the main hubs. If you want a team, your best bet is to organise one outside the game or hope to run into someone to invite.

Now onto the DLC, which I personally wasn’t a fan of.

• Underground is a massive grind with little reward. Missions consist of 1–3 randomly generated phases, each taking at least 15 minutes. Levelling is painfully slow, and the limited tile sets make the gameplay feel repetitive fast. After a few runs, you’ve seen it all, making the mode a complete time sink with minimal payoff.
  
• Survival is slightly better—not a mode I enjoy, but I’ll give them credit for trying something fresh. I only played PvE for achievements, but PvP works like the Dark Zone with survival extraction mechanics added. The difficulty can be brutal, and playing with one other person is highly recommended. Full squads might struggle due to limited resource sharing. Interesting concept, but not for me.
  
• Last Stand (PvP) was also a complete miss. The mode is completely dead, so I couldn’t find a single game. Worse still, the DLC adds unskippable dialogue every time you visit the Terminal, and the only way to remove it is by playing a PvP mode that you can’t find a match for. Not worth it.

Despite its age and a small but dedicated player base, The Division is still 100% worth picking up—at least for the base game. I strongly recommend getting it on sale, as it frequently gets discounted. Unless you’re going for 100% completion, the DLC isn’t worth it.

Achievements:

Recently, Steam achievements were added to the game. If you’ve played before and already met the requirements, they will unlock retroactively.

At the time of this review, Last Stand DLC achievements haven’t been added, which is a good thing since the mode is dead.

DLC is required for 100% completion, with multiple co-op, multiplayer, and PvP achievements.

The good news is that all achievements are unmissable and can be completed at any time, so you can play at your own pace and clean up anything later. Since Steam doesn’t have a dedicated achievement guide yet, I highly recommend using TrueAchievements. That said, a guide isn’t essential, as most unlock naturally. If you complete everything as you go, by the time you reach endgame, you should only have a few things left to mop up before tackling the DLC.

Collectibles are extremely easy to get. There’s a perk in the Base of Operations (BoO) that reveals all collectibles on the map for a completed area. I recommend leaving collectibles until the end and just picking up any you happen to find naturally along the way.

The main ones to watch out for are the PvP achievements in the Dark Zone. If possible, boost these with another player, as you’ll likely run into people with fully optimised builds. You’ll also need to extract at all 8 different extraction zones in DZ01 – DZ06, and having another player helps a lot. We only ran into one other player while doing this, but if you’re struggling, try:

• Playing during off-peak hours
  
• Lowering your gear score (if max level) to get placed in a lower bracket
  
• Starting a fresh character
  
[*]Completing these achievements during the levelling process

Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to avoid getting wrecked by other players—you’ll just need some luck and/or skill.

Underground is a massive grind, especially if you play solo. You’ll need to reach max level (40) and run at least 80 phases to get all collectibles. If possible, find a high-level host, as they can apply more modifiers to speed up XP farming. For collectibles, you’ll only ever find one per phase—usually at the start or halfway through—so don’t waste time searching in combat areas. You’ll also need to finish a game with 3 other players while the host is level 30 and has all modifiers enabled.

Survival is brutal. You can queue for up to 6 minutes, and as long as one person is in the queue, the match will start. I highly recommend playing in PvE, even though PvP gives more XP—you’ll already get more than enough XP in PvE, so only play PvP if you enjoy it or want the challenge.

The Hoarder achievement requires 17 successful extractions with all 6 loot slots filled. This is the real grind—each run takes 40+ minutes, and if you die, that’s 40 minutes wasted. Playing with another person is highly recommended, as a teammate massively improves your survival chances. Unlike Underground, where XP accumulates over multiple runs, the Survival XP achievement is based on a single run’s rating. This means you can unlock it in one go if you score high enough by surviving longer, extracting with better loot, and securing high-value items etc.

A big tip for Survival mode is to use a sniper as your primary weapon and anything else as your secondary—the G36 assault rifle is a solid choice. When extracting, use the big area in the middle of the Dark Zone (DZ03), then head into the back corner building and use that as your spot to take down Hunters. This makes dealing with them much easier.

The biggest tip I can give for PvP-related achievements or gameplay:

Trust NO ONE.

Many players will try to mess you up or grief you, so only trust yourself or a premade team—just focus on what you need to do.

Overall, while many achievements are easy, the co-op and PvP ones can be a pain, and Survival and Underground require a serious grind. If you’re going for 100%, be prepared to put in the time—but if you boost with others, it’s more than manageable.

Great game! You have to go into it with the understanding that it is an RPG at its core, not a shooter - you wouldn't call Ultima Weapon a damage sponge, would you? Endgame wasn't for me, but many others enjoyed it. Sprinting, and movement in general, is a bit wonky.

Even in 2025, The Division is still a solid and enjoyable game to play. With a somewhat small but still passionate community doing all kinds of activities to this day. The setting in this game is phenomenal and very immersive. I had a good time playing this and might go back at some point to finish some of The Division shields. I'm also glad that they finally added the achievements on Steam; better late than never, I guess. To me, it's a classic that I like to replay every few months/years, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. If you have still never played this gem, I would say it's one of Ubisoft's better games.

Verdict: Solid, enjoyable game that goes on sale regularly
7/10