The Division 2 Red Horizon Release & Update Guide
Red Horizon launches August 27 with the Pressure Gauge, Dark Zone changes, new gear, assignments, and separate free and paid reward tracks.
Current answer
The Division 2: Red Horizon launches August 27, 2026. The season adds the Under Pressure modifier system, permanent Toxic PvE Dark Zone, rotating Blackout Dark Zone, gear and talent changes, two dated Classified Assignments, and both free and paid reward paths.
- Launch date
- August 27, 2026
- Global modifier
- Under Pressure
- Dark Zone
- Toxic permanent · Blackout rotation
- First assignment
- District Mall Inferno · August 27
- Optional pass
- 1,000 Premium Credits · $9.99 US
- Last verified
- August 27, 2026
What launches with Red Horizon
The August 27 season update brings Cleaners activity into Washington, D.C., a new modifier set, new weapons and gear, Dark Zone rules, quality-of-life fixes, and the District Mall Inferno Classified Assignment. The second assignment, Georgetown Dead Zone, is scheduled for October 15 rather than launch day.
Source: Ubisoft Red Horizon full breakdown (opens in a new tab)How the Pressure Gauge works
Combat actions build a shared Pressure Gauge that strengthens bonuses and powers one of three Active Modifiers. Passive Modifiers can change how quickly pressure builds or replace its default Status Effects bonus with Signature Weapon Damage or Hazard Protection. The gauge resets when the chosen Active Modifier ends.
Source: Ubisoft Under Pressure modifier details (opens in a new tab)Toxic and Blackout Dark Zones
Toxic remains as a permanent PvE Dark Zone with adjusted toxicity and contaminated-cache rewards. Blackout joins the rotation as a non-normalized PvEvP variant that keeps SHD Watch and Expertise power active. Ubisoft says one PvE and two PvP Dark Zones will be available at a time, with Blackout and Classic alternating.
Source: Ubisoft Dark Zone changes (opens in a new tab)Free track, Season Pass, and bundles
The free track contains gear, named items, caches, cosmetics, and the Fafnir Exotic weapon. The optional Premium Season Pass costs 1,000 Premium Credits, shown by Ubisoft as $9.99 US or the regional equivalent. Ubisoft also lists a $29.99 Red Horizon Bundle and a $49.99 Supply Drop; these are optional purchases, not requirements to receive the season update.
Source: Ubisoft reward-track and bundle pricing (opens in a new tab)Frequently asked questions
When does The Division 2 Red Horizon release?
Ubisoft confirms August 27, 2026.
Is Red Horizon a paid season?
The season update and free reward track are available without the optional Premium Season Pass. The paid pass and bundles add premium rewards and conveniences.
Is the Toxic Dark Zone staying?
Yes. Ubisoft says Toxic becomes a permanent PvE Dark Zone variant.
What is the Blackout Dark Zone?
Blackout is a rotating non-normalized PvEvP Dark Zone where SHD Watch, Expertise, and full build power remain active.
When do the Red Horizon Classified Assignments arrive?
District Mall Inferno arrives August 27 and Georgetown Dead Zone is scheduled for October 15.