Tom Clancy's: The Division Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 10, 2013

Announcement of Tom Clancy's The Division

Ubisoft officially announced Tom Clancy's The Division during E3 2013, revealing the game's concept and showcasing initial gameplay footage.

beta_release
January 29, 2016

Tom Clancy's The Division Beta Release

The beta version of Tom Clancy's The Division was released to the public allowing players to test the game before its full launch.

release
March 8, 2016

Official Release of Tom Clancy's The Division

Tom Clancy's The Division was officially launched worldwide across various platforms including PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

expansion
June 28, 2016

First Major Expansion 'Underground' Released

The Underground expansion for Tom Clancy's The Division was released, introducing new missions, raid content, and underground environments.

expansion
September 13, 2016

Second Major Expansion 'Survival' Released

The Survival expansion launched, adding a new survival mode challenging players to endure harsh conditions post-outbreak.

expansion
December 13, 2016

Third Major Expansion 'Last Stand' Released

The Last Stand expansion was released, featuring a new PvP mode and a variety of gameplay enhancements.

Tom Clancy's: The Division Timeline ( Fictional )

pandemic
Black Friday, November 2015

Outbreak of the Dollar Flu Pandemic

A deadly virus, known as the Dollar Flu, is deliberately spread via contaminated banknotes in New York City.

collapse
Late November 2015

Fall of New York City Infrastructure

As the virus spreads rapidly, New York City's public services collapse, leading to societal breakdown and chaos in the city.

military_activation
Early December 2015

Activation of the Strategic Homeland Division (SHD) Agents

In response to the crisis, sleeper agents of the Division are activated to restore order and investigate the source of the outbreak.

faction_emergence
December 2015

Formation of Resistance and Rogue Factions

Various factions emerge in the city: Cleaners continue purging the infected by any means, Rikers escapees claim parts of the city, and the Last Man Battalion rise as rogue military insurgents.

military_operations
December 2015 to early 2016

The Division Begins Countermeasures to Reclaim New York

SHD agents engage in operations to eliminate hostile factions, restore communications, and secure key locations in Manhattan.

intel_discovery
Mid December 2015

Discovery of the Cleaners' Plan to Incinerate the City

Agents uncover that the Cleaners are deploying chemical weapons and flamethrowers in a bid to cleanse the city through fire.

military_operations
December 2015

The Division Secures the Base of Operations

Agents establish and fortify a central hub for operations to coordinate recovery and restoration efforts in Manhattan.

faction_conflict
Late December 2015

Infiltration of the Underground Network and Warlord Takeover

The LMB (Last Man Battalion) attempts to take control over the underground transit system to dominate the city.

restoration
Early 2016

Containment of the Outbreak and Restoration Efforts Begin

With hostile factions pushed back, the Division begins broader efforts to stabilize the city and assist remaining civilians.