The “Realism Mode” was build specifically for the anniversary and it will only be available for a limited time.
The goal of this mode was, that you can discover / rediscover The Division 2 through a different lens by changing the experience that you know into a more immersive version, minimal UI and more tactical combat without the RPG elements that you are used to.
Content
The Realism Mode takes place in New York and is essentially the entire Warlords of New York campaign.
Availability
It will be available for a limited time in March during the 10th Anniversary Celebration. The exact dates will be communicated at a later point.
Mechanics
- Action focused combat with reduced time to kill and realistic weapon damage based on weapon caliber.
- Play through the Warlords of New York campaign featuring a new twist – the focus on immersive gameplay, reduced UI, limited HUD, no health regeneration, scarce ammo, longer skill cooldowns.
- Realism Mode is a stand-alone experience, completely separated from the main game.
- The Players will be provided with a new character slot where they can only create realism mode characters.
- There are no XP or Level gains for Realism Mode characters. You will only unlock new equipment and new ways to play as you go through the campaign. What you unlock will be balanced with the content rather than just gain more and more power.
- The game mode will feature a limited HUD, so you have to orient yourself in the world, identify targets and threats without the usual UI indicators. (You will not see enemy health bars, damage arrows or mini-map)
- Reduced time to kill for hostiles and players – weapons and NPC health have been completely re-balanced for this game mode. Headshots and weak points will be lethal; body and armor shots do less damage.
- Ammunition drops will also be much scarcer to incentivize more tactical and accurate attacks
- Skills have been completely re-balanced in Realism Mode and not all of them are available. There is also an increased Skill cooldown.
- A stamina mechanic is also in place - running is limited
Quelle:
https://www.reddit.com/r/thedivision/comments/1qb8uqb/the_divisions_10th_anniversary_celebration/