【ディビジョン２】『ディビジョンデベロッパーAMA(Ask Me Anything)／PvP and Dark Zones』についての詳細

I know that having to leave and re-enter just to clear that bar kills the momentum. It should feel like a ticking clock, not a chore.

Having Hunters, or even other tough enemies to drop an antidote to roll back the debuff it’s something we’ve been tossing around internally.

We’re definitely looking at ways to smooth out that loop so you can stay in the action longer without those resets.

/ Florin

The PvE Dark Zone balance feels fundamentally flawed. Between stacking toxicity debuffs, prototype losses, aggressive hostile modifiers, and restrictive PvP gear scaling, the zone is punishing.

Has the team discussed removing PvP scaling so the PvE DZ can function purely as a PvE activity? Most PVE builds even with PVP scaling are not tailored for PVP. The two activities are fundamentally different.

I get where you're coming from. The main reason PvP scaling is active everywhere in the DZ us to keep things balanced. But we know it makes the PvE side feel punishing right now.

We aren't planning to remove the scaling entirely, but we are absolutely talking about this in the team. We're looking at ways to tweak balance in a way that your builds would feel viable against the environment but without breaking the core rules of the DZ.

Right now, they're turned off to keep the gameplay balanced and predictable. That said, I know all of you want to use your hard earned gear and hey... you never know, maybe something is coming soon!

/ Florin

ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO DEVELOP THE DZ PERKS SYSTEM?

It honestly looks like an unfinished job, each row has 4 slots but only some have a secondary option.

I feel like having this bench in the checkpoint with more game altering options would go a long way.

Division 1 had a perk system available in the menu that was hugely influencial to it's success and popularity. Here in Division 2 the building blocks are there, left on the side dusty and untouched.

For example, the getting kits when killing rogues (+25% chance) one makes no sense, usually if a non rogue is killing rogues they are not struggling with medkits, as they likely just spawned with a full stack of 4.

Why not offer an option in reverse?

The possibilities here are untapped potential.

I love that you brought this up because the timing of your question couldn’t be better. I can say that just today I had a discussion with the team about this exact system.

We know the current setup feels a bit dusty and that some of those options don't really match how the game is actually played right now. There is a lot incoming in the future, and giving the DZ Perks system the love it needs is absolutely on that list.

/ Florin

IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE SOME MAP SPOTS?

Instead of asking yet again for a new dark zone which we know won't happen, what if instead of this highly requested feature we had some changes to the already existing dark zones key spots and underused spots.

Think about it, add interiors to some buildings and block off some other pathways, add some more spawn points by utilising the thieves den location.

The thieves den is useless but it has a randomised spawn spot already in the game.

Some key locations like DZ South Safe room + DZ South Alpha staircase are where 90% of all fights end up amongst the higher stakes PvP fights, it gets really stale.

If there were changes to such areas it could freshen up the experience a whole lot with much less development time than what would be required for an entirely new map.

Consider it maybe?

I love this suggestion, and honestly, you are hitting on exactly how we are looking at the maps right now. Freshening up the spots we already have is a great way to shake up those zones.

I am definitely considering this. In fact, I already have some plans for the Thieves Den and a few other key areas in the DZ that could change how you use the environment. It's more of a long-term goal for the future, but it's definitely something i'd like to do.

/ Florin

WHY IS THERE STILL NO SKILL THAT PROVIDES AMMO?

In division 1 you had a support station that conserved your reserve ammo when reloading but in division 2 the only option is using the Gunner spec, and let's be real here, in PvP the Gunner spec sucks, it's objectively bad in so many ways.

Perhaps a Gunner buff could remedy this?

But still, surely an 'Ammo Box' or 'Ammo Generator' has a place in this game, especially with the normalised DZ having less ammo due to theack of this watch attribut and a tank meta that has u burning through ammo in ways we haven't seen in years..

Ammo boxes in more locations in the DZ? More frequent drops? Something at least.

While I can't share the exact details right now, we actually have something planned out to address this. We definitely know the system needs some love, and it's something we're actively looking at to make it feel a lot better.

/ Florin

What aren't the lagswitchers / cheaters or glitch users not receiving a permanent ban? Why are they being sanctioned to be able to come back?

The sanction actually depends on the type of offence and evidence. So some cases result in immediate permanent ban, and some may first get a temporary suspension.

A temporary suspension can also be used sometimes to remove someone from the game while the case is investigated. Because we need to make sure there is enough evidence before permanently banning an account. We don't want to sanction innocent players.

We're working on improvements in general to detect lagswitchers automatically.

/ Florin

That definitely shouldn’t be happening. It’s absolutely not intended, and we’re already digging into it and investigating some fixes to get it running smoothly again.

You can follow the status of the issue on Bug Reporter here: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-division/the-division-2/bug-reporter/issues/TCTD2-4906

Why did we get a PvP re-work before the promised gear re-work?

I dont understand how buffing underused sets and their passive abilities like Fenris 1/2/3pc (or just make specific WD multiplicative) didnt get a buff before the big PvP changes?

So now gear will have to be re-worked for PvP twice?

The PvP re-work is being done in stages, with the talents being first and the rest coming afterwards. Because of this staggered release, it made the balance pass be more manageable within the short time frame we had available.

A full PvE balance pass will take A LOT of time, as everything needs to be done at the same time, so that the changes feel good.

Furthermore, our gear hasn't had a PvP viability/balance pass in a very long time compared to PvE, so it was about time that we gave it the attention it needed.

It should be noted that if we will do a PvE balance pass in the future, we don't expect it to influence the PvP changes we made to gear this season.

PvE balance needs to focus on fun and the player feeling powerful, while PvP needs to focus on being balanced and fair.

/ Florin

Dealing with those "devious chaps" is definitely on our radar, and it's something we're actively looking at. We’ve already been running some investigations into these scenarios and have some fixes in the works that will be coming soon to address this.

/ Florin

Is there any plans to increase the stash size for the amount of cache's? Now we are getting them from DZ's? It's a bit of a niggle trying to manage them once full

We're always looking at ways of increasing the player's stash space. This is a bit tricky since it has a direct impact on our servers, so we need to be careful and mindful whenever we do it. But yes, it's something we're looking into.

/ Florin

Will we be allowed to have a 12 man team entering the PVE DZ?
It would be amazing to have my clan with as a clan event! It would really boost activity!

I love the idea of a massive 12-person clan op. It would definitely be an incredible adrenaline rush. While I can't promise that this will be in future updates, I’ll definitely take that feedback back to the team.

/ Florin

Thank you for working on the game.
I have really enjoyed the new PvE DZ. Is there a plan to keep PvE DZ?

I’m glad you’re enjoying it! Since you've already been diving into it, I can’t confirm any long-term plans at the moment, but definitely keep playing. There is a lot more incoming that I think you’re going to really like.

/ Florin

Are you planning to add mutants and zombies to the dark zone?

Can you imagine agents,hyenas,true sons joining forces to fight the zombie factión? I mean you have to add a reason for that big wall, right?

Please keep the pve de, its pretty cool. Thx

🙂 Mutants and zombies aren't really the direction we're headed. But honestly, the virus is unpredictable and it could do strange, dangerous things to the human body that we've really only scratched the surface.

Also, It's great to hear you're enjoying the PvE experience. I can't confirm anything at the moment but definitely keep playing, there’s a lot more on the way that I think you’re going to love.

/ Florin

Will you bring a way for players to create their own private dark zone for player to invite? That way players aren’t server hopping and have to quickly invite their friends. Which I assume that does factor in the performance on your servers.

I can see why a private Dark Zone would be useful when playing with friends. But at the same time, the whole uncertainty of sharing the space with others is exactly what makes the Dark Zone special. So because of that, we don't currently have plans for private, invite-only spaces in the near future but you never know in the far future 🙂

/ Florin

Hi developers, First of all, thank you for taking the time to do this AMA. I would like to ask if you are aware of two major issues currently affecting the Dark Zone on PlayStation 5. The first issue is the large number of players who appear to be using lag-switching or other forms of network manipulation, making fights extremely frustrating and unfair. The second issue is the damage glitch involving the Tinkerer mask. Many players are reportedly activating the glitch at the White House and then entering the Dark Zone with the damage bonus still active, giving them a huge and unfair advantage over everyone else. Are these issues currently being investigated, and do you have any plans to address them in a future update? The Dark Zone is one of the most enjoyable parts of The Division 2, but these exploits are having a significant negative impact on the experience for legitimate players. Thank you for your time.

I hear you and I totally get where you’re coming from. Those issues are definitely on top of my mind.

Regarding the Tinkerer mask, we’re already deep into investigating a fix for that. We know how much something like that can affect PvP, so it's a high priority for us.

As for the reports of lag-switching and network manipulation, I've been staying in close contact with our programming team and we're looking into it. Please keep reporting any suspicious players through the in game feature, we've added more resources to review those reports and take action where needed.

/ Florin

Is there any chance that we could see weapon ammo variants that give additive buffs or debuffs for being used?

I know the specialized ammo boxes exist but I'm hoping for additional customization for current in-game weapons that gives them a higher use rate.

Slug vs buckshot ammunition for shotguns to give them either a devastating short range spread or a single longer range damage? Only slug shotgun I know of in this game is the Medved from Div1.

The debuff can be that the other range can still be used but deals a 25% less damage?

Depleted uranium rounds for higher caliber weapons like MMRs. A boost to damage and a debuff of weapon handling?

Hollow point (non-status effect) additive damage for smaller caliber weapons like SMGs and pistols.

And maybe FMJ rounds for +armor damage/destruction on heavies?

The tradeoffs are a bit hastily put together and could be tweaked of course, but essentially an additive system that can varry gameplay and give players more options to consider that isn't always a "pick St. Elmos" or only use this weapon on this build.

That is an interesting concept, and you’re hitting on a design space I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. While I can't speak for the broader PvE experience right now, I have some big plans for the Dark Zones and Conflict, and adding "Special" ammo is definitely on my list of things to explore.

I’m going to keep your specific feedback on things like slug/buckshot variety and armor-piercing rounds in mind.

/ Florin

Would it be possible to add a Hunter uniform set to the Dark Zone PvE experience? It could drop in pieces (mask, shirt, pants, boots, backpack) at Exotic rarity, with increasing drop chances as players defeat more Hunters?
Since you get exotic components and exotics already it would be nice to have something else to get

We've talked about giving Hunters something more than the usual Exotic drop. I can't promise a Hunter outfit, but I like the idea and i'll bring it up with the team! We also have some changes to Dark Zone rewards coming that we'll share more about soon.

Can you share the reason behind making the Stabilization Agent a random drop? I love the PVE DZ concept, but it feels really painful, especially to solo players, to want to go do other content but have to choose between destroying my gear by leaving, or spend an unknown amount of time searching for more random drops.

The random drop was meant to encourage exploration and cooperation, but we definitely missed the mark on how punishing it feels to actually lose that progress. We're currently looking at ways to make the process more predictable and rewarding so it doesn't feel like a chore.

/ Florin

Why did you refuse to ban blatant cheaters for years despite being sent hundreds of clips of players lag switching to ruin countless matches and crash the servers?

We've always been reviewing player reports regarding cheaters and have issued sanctions (temporary or permanent bans). This season we've been more vocal and public about these efforts, alongside our efforts on improving our cheat detection/prevention tools.

Rest assured that actions have been taken into the past and we'll continue to do so in the future.

/ Florin

Hi there! Just wondering how are the DZs going to be divided after this season ends and the PVE one goes since either normalised or classic are going to end up with 2 each week?

Is it a matter of waiting to see which is more popular out of normalised and classic throughout this season maybe or are we potentially getting another type of DZ to fill the space?

Thanks in advance!

We're looking at the data throughout this season to see how players are engaging with the different modes, so we're not locked into a final schedule just yet.

We definitely have plans to introduce more variety, so it’s not just a matter of sticking with what we have now, we're working on new rulesets to make the Dark Zone feel fresh and dynamic.

Thank you too 🙂 / Florin

Any chancr on making the nee hyena named kill squad a roaming mini boss threat in the pve dz?

I love those kinds of questions, though I have to play it close to the chest for now. I’ve got a massive list of new ideas for the Dark Zone I'm working through, and bringing in specialized threats is definitely on my radar.

So I can’t confirm specifics just yet, but I’ll leave you with a "maybe." There's a lot of room to work with in the DZ, and we’re definitely looking at ways to make PvE encounters feel more dynamic and rewarding.

/ Florin

What was the rational on nerfing the Quicksteps speed talent in the DZ? Seems like an odd thing to adjust.

We definitely didn't want to kill speed as a build path. The goal was just to move away from it being a single "must-have" piece that trivialized everything else. You can still absolutely hit high speeds if you build for it, but it just takes a deeper commitment to the right gear and skill synergies now, rather than relying on one item to do all the heavy lifting.

/ Florin

Can we get a ping squad option, this is a tactical shooter game. All I want is a way to ping my teammates about something dangerous or way to go.

This is something we've discussed in the past internally but don't have any concrete plans at the moment. That said, I can see how a way to mark threats or point teammates to a certain direction would be useful. I'm always looking for ways to improve QoL. I’ll make a note of this to bring up with the team 🙂

/ Florin

The new hostile modifiers especially the confusion bullets are incredibly annoying and overtuned they litterally make the game not fun to play. Any chance they will be tuned down or changed?

I'm already planning to take another look at the hostile modifiers. They should add extra challenge, but definitely not make the game frustrating to play. So we'll be looking into the tuning for these in the very near future to make sure they are more balanced!

/ Florin

If the PvE DZ stays (what i really really wish for) could there be deeper PvE content mechanics - like for example rare elite world boss, locked off parts you have to find something for first to unlock or stuff that becomes available when players in the dark zone work together?

I can’t reveal the full roadmap just yet, but I want to assure you that there is a lot in the works. I have some ambitious plans for the future of the Dark Zone! We're right now looking at at least 6 different rulesets, all designed to add more variety and unique mechanics you’re looking for.

We’re definitely aiming to move beyond the current loop and we want to create an environment where your actions and collab with other players can truly shift the state of the zone.

/ Florin

Can we keep the PVE dz after the season ends please?

Honestly, the future of the PvE Dark Zone beyond this season really comes down to all of you, how much you enjoy the experience and how much time you spend engaging with it.

We’re keeping a close eye on everyone's feedback and the data. I really want to see how you all take to it, so please keep playing, keep experimenting, and keep sharing that feedback, it’s the best way to help us shape what the Dark Zone looks like moving forward.

/ Florin

We ever gonna get some kind of compensation for the deltas? At minimum a good jandful of escalation tokens and at least 6 prototype pieces or cores would be nice.

We didn't have an ideal season start with so many server issues, but we're glad that things got normalized now. The team put a lot of effort trying to identify the root of the problem, and the Saturday maintenance showed that we tried to patch it as soon as possible. We're working on granting rewards in-game for the affected players and they should come with the next update (Y8S2.1).

Could we have bands of wandering NPC Rogues in the Toxic DZ, maybe dropping Quickstep, Lexi etc?

That's an interesting idea. I can't confirm anything specifically about wandering Rogue NPCs, but I am working on a broader reward pass for both Dark Zone and Conflict. I want to make sure the time you invest there feels significantly more rewarding and really ties into the identity of those activities. I can't share more at this point but I'm excited to see how those changes will start shaking things up.

/ Florin

What are your intentions for rebalancing the game again? Some gear sets are powerful, while others have been left behind.

I've already wrapped up the talent pool rebalancing for PvP, and my focus is now entirely on the SHD Player Skill rebalance. I have a prioritized roadmap that covers everything from attributes and status effects to the base stats of our weapons and gear.

I’m also going to be taking a deep look at those forgotten weapons and gear pieces that have been left behind. I have a long list of items that need some love, and my goal is to make sure that even the pieces you haven't touched in a long time become viable options again. We're looking forward to giving all of you more variety and more reasons to shake up your builds.

/ Florin

Has the team considered a non normalized pve darkzone just like there’s a non normalized pvp dark zone? I’m fine with nerfed gear or mechanics, but both sucks . Incursions allegedly the hardest content in the game doesn’t restrict what you can bring (till recently) or make it worse in hopes you’ll try something you’ve always had access to but don’t

That’s a fair point, and I appreciate you laying it out so clearly. The current approach is to try to find that balance to keep the PvE DZ connected to the rest of the Dark Zones, but still give PvE players their own space.

But I understand why having both normalized gear and PvP balancing can feel like too much at once. We're looking into how we can refine this, so you have the freedom to test your build without the current restrictions feeling like a barrier to your creativity.

/ Florin

Was the decision to have the PvE DZ use PvP balancing a system limitation or an intentional choice, and if it's a choice what's the logic behind it?

It was a design choice, yes. We still wanted the PvE DZ to feel like part of the Dark Zone ecosystem, rather than just another PvE space with a Dark Zone setting. It also means your build doesn't suddenly work differently when you move between the different DZs. You can try something in the PvE DZ and feel confident that your build will behave exactly as you expect when you step into the other DZ.

My hope is that this encourages all of you to fall in love with experimenting, tweaking your builds, and trying out new things in the Dark Zones. Without having to relearn how your gear works every time you switch between DZs.

/ Florin

Is it intentional to be able to grief agents extracting in pve dz?

No, this is definitely not intended. We're working on changes to address those, and you can expect an update very soon.

/ Florin

We urgently need a rework of several weapons and exotic gear that nobody uses, and the same goes for several brand sets—there are some that nobody uses, and a rework would be great. Are there any active plans for this?

I’m with you on this, there are definitely some pieces of gear and weapons that aren't hitting the mark on PVP, and I agree they need some love. We plan to finish the current work on skills and attributes first, then we'll move on to reviewing gear and weapons that aren't seeing much use. The goal is to give you all more variety to your loadouts.

/ Florin

Why is game stability so bad this year? It’s only when a major update occurs and then we are forced to wait until the next fix. What’s the future of PVP if the game isn’t stable?

I understand the frustration! As a player myself, I know how disruptive stability issues can be, especially in PvP. My main focus is PvP and game balancing, so I am not the person directly working on stability fixes, but I stay in touch with the engineering team and these issues are being treated as a priority. We want everyone to have a fun time and stability is important here.

/ Florin

Could you please nerf the enemies' power in the PVE Dark Zone just a little?
They become incredibly strong when scaling to level 04, making it extremely difficult to play without a group..

Surprisingly, the majority of players don't form groups themselves. Instead of playing in a group, they tend to just swarm around in a big crowd.

I've definitely noticed that difficulty spike, especially if you're playing solo. I'll be taking another look at the numbers soon. The goal is to keep the intended challenge and the overall feel of the Dark Zone, and yet we want to make sure these encounters feel fair for different ways people are playing.

/ Florin