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The Division Global Event 4, Ambush, Starts January 23

When the Global Event Starts, which modifiers are activated, what kinds of loot can you expect, and other important bits of info a right here.

Chris Jarrard

January 22, 2018 11:05 AM

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Originally released way back in early 2016, Ubisoft’s loot shooter The Division arrived on the scene with cutting edge graphics, sound, and gameplay, but it left a sour taste in many player’s mouths due to the absence of endgame balance and content. The game saw several major updates from its season pass content, along with several large patches. The Division’s endgame was never able to hold on to gamer’s attentions the way it did for the initial campaign and leveling progressions and it had severe PvP balance problems (some of which still exist).

Thankfully, Ubisoft and developer Massive continued to work on The Division, culminating on patch 1.8. The 1.8 update arrived on December 5, 2017 and word began to spread slowly throughout the gaming community that The Division had finally reached its potential. A major improvement in virtually every measure, the new update added lots of meaningful endgame content and fixed many lingering issues that had plagued the game since launch. For the first time in ages, the game’s player base is once again growing as more people are discovering the gem that took Ubisoft and Massive almost 2 years to get perfect.

As new and returning players continue to fill the frozen streets of New York City, anticipation is building for The Division’s next Global Event. Listed below is everything you need to know about the Global Event and how to get the most out of your play sessions in the coming week.

When Does The Division Global Event #4 Start?

The Global Event begins for players on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 23 at 12PM eastern (9AM pacific). The event is scheduled to run throughout the week and will conclude January 30 at 12PM eastern (9AM pacific). You can find Ubisoft’s official Global Event Dev Blog here.

Players looking for the newest Classified gear sets or interesting gameplay modifiers will have one full week to soak in all the action during Global Event #4.

What Is The Division Global Event?

Global Events are week long events, that will add modifiers to your normal Division experience. Created with the idea of changing the way you play The Division, these events take place over the course of one week and feature a brand new currency, Tokens, as a reward that can be spent on items such as Global Event Caches. These Caches can be bought from the Global Event Vendor in the Terminal. Currently, Tokens are capped at 10,000 and can be carried over from one Global Event to the next.

Each Global Event has a specific story behind it, that is also tied in with one of the enemy factions. For example, the first Global Event, “Outbreak”, added a challenge with toxic NPCs, so all missions that revolve around the Cleaners will also had the additional modifiers, while the other missions just had the Global Modifier.

Every Global Event has a number of Commendations attached to it. These can be unlocked while you are doing the Global Event activities. Your Progression will be reflected in the Global Event Leaderboard that gives you information about how you are doing. These Leaderboards can be seen in the new Global Event Area in the Terminal.

What are the Global Event #4 Modifiers and Missions?

Global Event #4, also known as “Ambush”, contains several modifiers

• Ambush - Always active; agents deal increased damage while stationary.
• Covert Ambush - Ambush behaviour, plus damage then health diminishes while moving.
• Strategic Ambush - Covert Ambush behaviour, plus damage diminishes when close to allies.

These special missions for Global Event #4 will offer Token bonuses for completion.

• Queens Tunnel
• Time Square
• Broadway Emporium
• Police Academy
• Dragon's Nest

What Classified Gear Sets Can You Get From Global Event Caches?

During the Global Event period, players will complete activities and be rewarded with Global Event Tokens. These Tokens are spent in the Terminal to purchase Global Event Caches. These caches offer the best chance at containing Classified gear set pieces, the rarest and most powerful items in the game.

4 new Classified gear sets are being introduced with the Global Event. Only these set pieces can be found inside the Global Event Caches.

• AlphaBridge
• FireCrest
• Hunter’s Faith
• Tactician’s Authority

Acquiring 6 pieces of any Classified gear set will allow for the most powerful endgame builds possible in The Division. So make an effort to complete events that reward you with the most GE Tokens possible.

What Are The Global Event Token Rewards for Each Mission/Activity?

Caches

• Last Stand caches give you 85 GE Tokens each
• Survival caches give you 170 GE Tokens each

Missions - Global Event Bonus

• Normal +50 GE Tokens
• Hard + 75 GE Tokens
• Challenging + 125 GE Tokens
• Legendary + 175 GE Tokens

Incursions - Global Event Bonus

• Challenging + 125 GE
• Heroic + 175 GE

Mission/Incursion named bosses

• Normal: 17 GE Tokens
• Hard: 25 GE Tokens
• Challenging: 38 GE Tokens
• Legendary: 58 GE Tokens

HVTs
For the weeklies:

• 23 intel = 400 GEC
• 25 intel = 650 GEC
• 29/35 intel = 550 GEC
• 37/45 intel = 750 GEC

For the dailies:

• 5 intel = 100 GEC
• 10 intel = 175 GEC
• 15/19 intel = 225 GEC

New and returning players should get the game installed or patched up so they can be ready to participate in the global event and snag those Classified gear sets. Good luck to all Division Agents and happy hunting on those cold NYC streets!

Chris Jarrard

Contributing Tech Editor

Chris Jarrard likes playing games, crankin' tunes, and looking for fights on obscure online message boards. He understands that breakfast food is the only true food. Don't @ him.