How does the Realism mode in The Division 2 work

The Division 2, for large parts, isn’t very challenging if you’re an endgame player, but the new Realism mode will certainly test your skills.

This special mode will be available from now till the end of March as part of the Anniversary season. This mode is vastly different from the traditional Division experience. This guide will help you figure out all you need to know about the mode if you’re curious to try it out.

The Division 2 Realism mode explained

Just like its name suggests, the Realism mode is a hyper-realistic version of the The Division 2 experience. For starters, the TTK (time to kill) is rapidly low, but there’s a twist over there as well. For starters, there’s no HUD. There’s no additional info, hit markers, or any available features that might aid your aim.

Naturally, you’ll have to be precise with your shots. You can target the limbs, but it won’t be effective. Headshots, on the other hand, are the best way to take down enemies. However, it won’t be easy to land them accurately. Moreover, you’ll need to be precise with your shots as ammo will be scarce. You’ll need to secure extra ammunition from dead enemies.

You’ll also need to pay attention to getting hit by the enemy. Your armor will protect you, but to a limited extent. Using heavier gear will also slow you down. You can switch to a lighter armor, but that makes you more susceptible to taking damage.

The Realism mode will only be available for the Warlords of New York expansion. If you’re a veteran of the game, you can try playing the campaign once again in a different manner. If you’re a new player, you can try to complete the full expansion for absolutely free of cost. The Warlords of New York expansion will be available to all for free as part of the Anniversary season.

I am not a big fan of the mode, which primarily has to do with my limited shooting skills. If you love PvP and quicker action, the Realism mode will feel fun and exciting. It also provides a different kind of Division experience, which feels like a welcome change. Of course, the Realism mode is just the start of things as there’s plenty more to come to The Division 2 later this year.

The post How does the Realism mode in The Division 2 work appeared first on Destructoid.

There’s not long left for the 1.4 Hexi update to go live in Where Winds Meet, and this guide will help you to keep track of it.

All set to be the next major update, there will be plenty of new content for beginners and veterans alike. But first, you’ll need to wait for the update to go live for you to get access to the new content. The countdown on this guide will ensure that you don’t waste any time exploring all the fresh additions.

Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update release countdown

The 1.4 Hexi update will be released worldwide on Friday, March 6 (March 5 in certain regions). It will be available at the same time on all platforms. The following countdown will expire once the update goes live.

[hurrytimer id=”1188107″]

The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 6pm PT (March 5)
• 8pm CT (March 5)
• 9pm ET (March 5)
• 2am UTC
• 3am CET
• 10am PST
• 11am JST
• 1pm AEDT
• 3pm NZDT

The timings are based on the official information from the developers, so there’s no chance of a change. The schedule applies to all platforms.

What to expect from Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update

The highlight of the new update is the Hexi region. The new region will feature its own unique enemies, farmable items, and more. NetEase and EverStone Studio have also shared details about what we can expect from the first half of the update.

New Features

• Jade Gate Pass area
• Wandering Ark World Boss
• Campaign: Whitecrown Fortress Guo Xin
• Bamboo Cut Path

New Stories

• Main Story 1 Burlap Sack
• Jianghu Legacy: Desert Without Sails
• Jianghu Legacy: A Wellspring of Hope
• Jianghu Legacy: In the Quiet Night

New Events

• Chorus of Life
• Desert Clash
• Heroic Gauntlet
• Sand Race

There will be plenty of additions that will be made throughout the course of the update. You can read all about the Hexi update here.

The post Where Winds Meet 1.4 Hexi update release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid.