Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Timeline ( Real )

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March 8, 2016

Release of Tom Clancy's The Division

The original Tom Clancy's The Division game was released, establishing the groundwork for the sequel.

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May 9, 2018

Announcement of Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Ubisoft officially announced Tom Clancy's The Division 2, the direct sequel to the original game.

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March 15, 2019

Release of Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 was released worldwide on multiple platforms, becoming a popular MMORPG shooter.

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March 3, 2020

Release of Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York Expansion

Major expansion pack for The Division 2 released, expanding gameplay to New York City and continuing its storyline.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

pandemic
Black Friday, October 2015

Outbreak of the Smallpox Virus

A genetically engineered smallpox virus, known as 'Green Poison,' is released in New York City during Black Friday sales, causing a deadly pandemic.

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November 2015

Formation of The Division

In response to the pandemic and societal collapse, the Strategic Homeland Division (SHD), known simply as The Division, is activated to restore order and assist in crisis response.

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Early 2016

Fall of Washington D.C.

Amid the pandemic's spread and ensuing chaos, Washington D.C. descends into violence and lawlessness as factions vie for control over the city.

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Mid 2016

The Division Activates Agents in Washington D.C.

The Division deploys agents to Washington D.C. to stabilize the city, combat hostile factions, and assist in reestablishing government control.

faction_emergence
Mid to Late 2016

Rise of the True Sons Faction

The True Sons, a militaristic faction composed mostly of former soldiers, emerge as a significant threat in Washington D.C., seeking to claim power.

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Late 2016

Emergence of the Outcasts

The Outcasts, survivors who are dealing with their own trauma from the virus outbreak, begin attacking both civilians and The Division in brutal raids.

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Late 2016

Rampage of the Hyenas

The Hyenas, a violent gang that loots and pillages, become more active in Washington D.C., creating chaos and further destabilizing the city.

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Late 2016

Division Agents Secure Capitol Hill

The Division regains control over Capitol Hill to establish a stronghold and command center for efforts to retake Washington D.C.

technology_development
Late 2016

Initiation of Operation ISAC

Operation ISAC, an initiative using advanced technology and intelligence to identify threats and coordinate agents, is launched to aid the fight.

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Late 2016

Taking Back the White House

The Division successfully liberates the White House, which serves as their main base of operations in Washington D.C.

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Throughout 2017

Endgame Operations Against Hostile Factions

The Division conducts multiple operations to dismantle the major hostile factions: the True Sons, Outcasts, and Hyenas, to restore stability.