The Division: 10 Crucial Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

6. There Are Free Items At The Base Of Operations

Upgrading the major base of operations in The Division may be a bit of an afterthought for many players; even in its first stages it still contains the essential restock box and gear vendors so it will serve you well even if you don't bother improving it past the story-designated stages. It is essential, however, and some of the so-called smaller upgrades have some really useful additions. Aside from the additional perks and skill mods these upgrades can give you, there are also free items to be had with some of them. Some are fairly frivolous, such as the Procurement Team upgrade that offers a new item of clothing every two hours - though I must admit I spent far more time than I should have in making sure my Agent always looked cool as well as being a badass. Upgrades like Field Engineering, however, will allow you to collect free crafting tools in the Tech Wing every few hours, meaning that you don't have to go looking for them out in the world. Given that the best variants of gear and weaponry are crafted rather than bought, these tools are an excellent bonus; if I'd taken the time to read the fine print of the upgrades I'd certainly have chosen the updates in a different order earlier in the game.