How to Join a Group in The Division 2: A Comprehensive Guide

Joining a group in The Division 2 is a cornerstone of the game’s experience, enabling players to tackle challenging missions, explore the ravaged streets of Washington D.C., and share in the loot and glory. Whether you’re looking to team up with friends or dive into a session with random players, the game offers several avenues for grouping. In essence, you can join a group in The Division 2 by either accepting an invitation from another player, or by initiating a matchmaking search for a suitable team. Let’s break down how these options work and cover some related aspects of the game’s multiplayer mechanics.

Joining a Group Directly Through Invitations

One of the most straightforward ways to group up in The Division 2 is through direct invitations. Here’s a step-by-step process:

1. Receive an Invitation: Your friend or another player will send you a group invitation via the game’s social menu. This invitation will usually appear as a notification on your screen.
2. Access the Social Menu: Open the game’s menu, usually accessible by pressing the “Start” or “Options” button, and then navigate to the “Social” or “Friends” tab.
3. Accept the Invitation: You should see the pending group invitation listed. Select it and choose the “Accept” option to join the group.
4. Ready to Go: Once you accept, you will be pulled into the group and will typically spawn near the group leader. You are now ready to begin your session with your team.

This method is ideal for playing with friends or known players. However, you must be logged into the same platform and have already unlocked your agent after completing the initial game tutorial to receive invitations.

Using Matchmaking to Find a Group

If you don’t have a group readily available, the game’s matchmaking system is your go-to tool. Here’s how it works:

1. Open the Map: Access the game’s map by pressing the appropriate button.
2. Select a Mission or Activity: Choose the specific mission, activity, or location you want to tackle with others.
3. Initiate Matchmaking: When you highlight the chosen activity, look for an option that says “Matchmake.” Activate this to start your search.
4. Wait for a Group: The game will then search for other players who are also queuing for that activity.
5. Join the Group: Once a suitable match is found, you will be automatically placed in a group and transported to the game lobby area.

Matchmaking provides a way to join a session with other players of similar goals. This is a great way to find people for difficult missions, control points, or other activities when friends are not available.

Understanding Group Dynamics

Once you are in a group, it’s crucial to understand how the game operates in multiplayer.

• Host’s World: When you join another player’s session, you become a guest in their world. This means you will see the map and missions as the host player sees them.
• Undiscovered Missions: If the host player has not yet discovered a particular mission, it will be listed as an “Undiscovered Mission” for the guest player.
• Mission Progress: Progress is generally tied to the host’s game. Guests gain experience and loot, but mission-related milestones will typically only advance for the host player.
• Loot Sharing: While you are in a group, loot is generally individual, meaning you pick up items for yourself. However, you have the option to share items you’ve looted with group members.

How to Invite Friends

Inviting friends to your game is equally straightforward, allowing them to jump into your session.

1. Access the Social Menu: Again, use the pause menu, selecting the social or friends option.
2. Select Friends: Choose the friend you wish to invite from your friends list.
3. Send Invitation: Select the option to invite. Your friend will receive the invite notification in the game. You may also have the option to copy an invite link that you can share directly with your friends.
4. Friend Joins: After they accept, they will be brought into your game.

Note that the game restricts inviting a friend who has already owned the game for 7 days or more, or played for over 2 hours. This is primarily intended for the friend pass program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many players can be in a group in The Division 2?

The Division 2 allows for groups of up to four players. This applies to most PvE activities, allowing for a balanced team composition.

Do I need an internet connection to play The Division 2?

Yes, The Division 2 requires a persistent online connection. Even if you are playing solo, you will still need to be connected to the internet.

Can I play The Division 2 offline?

No, The Division 2 does not support offline play. You will need a stable internet connection to play the game, even if you are not actively engaging in multiplayer.

Can I join a clan in The Division 2?

Yes, once you reach level 1 and complete certain campaign missions that unlock the Theater’s Tier 2 Cooperation upgrade, you can join or create a clan through the pause menu in the Clan Tab. Creating a clan costs 1000 Gold.

What is the difference between joining a group and joining a clan?

Joining a group is a temporary team-up for specific missions or activities. Joining a clan, on the other hand, creates a long-term community of players who can frequently group up and contribute to the clan’s collective progress and rewards.

How many players can be in a clan?

A clan in The Division 2 can house up to 50 player accounts. Clans are exclusive to a single platform.

Can I see other players in The Division 2?

Yes, you can see other players in specific areas, such as safe houses and base of operations or in the dark zone. But you can only see your friends in-game if you group up with them.

Do I need to be a certain level to join friends?

No, you don’t need a specific level, but you must complete the initial tutorial and reach the first safe house to “activate” your agent before joining or being invited into groups.

Can I invite friends across different platforms?

No, The Division 2 does not support crossplay. You can only play with others who are on the same platform as you (PlayStation, Xbox, or PC).

Why can’t I invite my friend in The Division 2?

You may not be able to invite a friend if they own the game and have played for more than 2 hours within 7 days of owning it, if they are already part of another player’s invitation, or if there are issues with Ubisoft Connect.

What are the benefits of joining a clan?

Joining a clan offers a number of benefits, including clan XP, unlocking new items, objectives and perks. It also creates a consistent group of players you can team up with regularly.

Why can’t my friend join my clan?

Reasons for this can include: Your friend may have their clan invites turned off, your clan is already full, or your friend has not unlocked clans yet by upgrading the Theater to Tier 2.

Can I play the whole game solo?

Yes, you can, as much of the game is fun solo. However, some missions, particularly the endgame or higher-level raids, are more challenging and may require matchmaking with other players.

Why is my Division 2 character locked?

Your character may be locked if you haven’t purchased the Warlords of New York expansion or if your Ubisoft+ subscription has ended.

How do I fix issues with Ubisoft Connect not sending or receiving game invites?

You can fix these issues by restarting the Ubisoft Connect client or installing the latest version manually.

Conclusion

Grouping in The Division 2 is a simple process yet fundamental to fully experiencing the game. Understanding how to invite friends, utilize matchmaking, and appreciate the dynamics of being in a group will dramatically improve your enjoyment of the game. Whether you’re teaming up with a few friends or joining a group of random agents, the game provides ample opportunities for cooperative gameplay. Happy gaming and see you in Washington, D.C., Agent!