That's how it is in the Division 1 but the difference here is you can transfer a max stat roll from one piece to another, making what would normally be trash potentially useful.
Finish the last mission (Jefferson trade center) then log in then there should be text saying stuff about Endgame.
I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like it scales depending on player count. I played most of the first game solo, and this seems way more difficult. But I may have just lost a step since its been a while.
WELCOME TO THE DIVISION 2 BETA, AGENT
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Beta Rewards
Beta Progress will not carry over
- When you participate in the beta, you get an exclusive weapon skin and a special reward when you complete the endgame mission.
- To ensure that all players start the game on the same level and enjoy a fair gaming experience, the progress achieved during the Beta will not transfer to the live server.
Private Beta Email Invites
- Players who pre-ordered and redeemed their code will receive an email confirming their Beta access starting February 6th at 9 am GMT, when pre-load is made available.
- Some selected players who registered on thedivisiongame.com/beta can also start to receive their Beta access by email starting February 6th at 9 am GMT.
- The process is different for every platform, so just follow the instructions in the email you get.
Private Beta Friends Invites
- All Private Beta players will be able to invite up to 3 of their Uplay friends to join them in the Private Beta. Friends invites will be available on thedivisiongame.com/beta starting February 6th at 5pm GMT.
- Players joining the Private Beta through a friend invite will not have access to this feature.
What can I do in the Beta?
Number of Agents, Character Customization, Level Cap
- You are limited to one character during the testing phase. At character creation, you are able to cycle through pre-sets of customization features to randomize your Agent.
Beta Start
- You will not start the Beta at the real start of the game, but a bit further down the road. You will be level 1 when you start and you can level up to Level 7.
Beta Activities
- You start the Beta in the middle of the map and you need to establish your Base of Operations first: Take back the White House. Once that is done you can start exploring the map and visit the first Settlement. After that you can complete 2 Main Missions, 5 Side Missions and explore the Open World for dynamic activities and the collectibles.
- You can also explore the Dark Zone. An intro mission that is PVE only introduces you to the Dark Zone mechanics without exposing you to PVP. When you return to the Dark Zone after completing that mission, you will face other players.
- When you want to experience organized PVP you can join Skirmish, that is a 4v4 Team deathmatch mode. You can join Skirmish as soon as you unlock the Base of operations.
Peak into the Endgame
Invaded Main Mission
- As part of the Beta, you will also experience endgame content in form of an Invaded Mission. This will be the Jefferson Trade Center and it will become available on Friday. But to access the invaded version of the mission, you first need to complete it in your normal "beta campaign".
- Please note that this end game mission will be available starting on February 8 at 5 PM CET.
Test out the Specializations
- Once you have completed the Jefferson Trade Center mission in your normal "beta campaign" (and it is already Friday) you can log out and select one of three endgame characters.
- Each of them has one of three endgame specializations and this way you can also try them out and find what really fits your gameplay. From that point on you can log back in and play the invaded version of the Jefferson Trade Center and fight the Black Tusks.
PvP
The Dark Zone
- Dark Zone East will be available during the Beta. It is the largest of all three Dark Zones, players utilize long sight lines in over-grown governmental parks.
Unlock the Dark Zone
- You will acquire the DZ East introduction mission from Senait Ezera - the new Dark Zone NPC in the Base of Operations—after completing Jefferson Trade Center. Completing this intro-mission unlocks full access to the Dark Zone and its features.
Conflict
- During the Beta you also have access to organized PVP in Skirmish. This is a 4v4 Team Deathmatch. You can join Skirmish as soon as you unlock the Base of Operations.
- This version of the game is not final and elements are subject to change.
If you have never played PVP / Dark Zone in The Division... Here is a little tip.
BETA KNOWN ISSUES
https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/1991597-The-Division-2-Private-Beta-Known-Issues
ERA DIVISION DISCORD
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Thanks to JokerUnique on The Division subreddit for the information listed, he made this beta OT extremely easy.
I didn't know this was a thing, the menus are a bit oblique, i will do that ASAP!
Aye, lot of stuff is hidden in the corners.
Maintenance started a short time ago, servers offline for 3 hours approx
