The battle to reclaim New York City is eternal, and now the Strategic Homeland Division has dropped a massive six-month operations calendar. Agents still active in Tom Clancy's The Division can mark their calendars: the Global Events schedule for January through June 2026 is here, providing a clear path to farming those highly sought-after Classified Gear Sets.
For those of us still running the streets of post-pandemic Manhattan, Global Events are the best way to reliably acquire Classified gear—the fully optimized versions of the standard sets that drastically change the meta. Knowing the rotation six months out means you can plan your builds and ensure you don't miss the window for that final piece of Classified Striker or Nomad.
January and February Events: Building the Core Meta
The schedule kicks off with the January 'Assault' event (Jan 19-26). This is a must-farm period as it features three of the most crucial sets: Classified Sentry, Classified Strikers, and Classified Reclaimer. Strikers remains OP for sustained DPS, while Reclaimer is the backbone of any serious support build.
Following closely is the February 'Strike' event (Feb 16-23). If you are a solo player looking to brave the Dark Zone, this is your time. 'Strike' brings Classified Path of the Nomad, the ultimate solo survival set, alongside Classified Predator's Mark, which is essential for high-risk PvP engagements.
The events continue monthly, each lasting one week. Here's a look at the full first half of 2026 and the gear sets you can expect:
- March 'Blackout' (Mar 16-23): Classified D3-FNC, Classified DeadEye, Classified Strikers, Classified Tactician’s Authority. (Note: Strikers returns here, providing a second chance!)
- April 'Onslaught' (Apr 13-20): Classified B.L.I.N.D., Classified FireCrest, Classified Reclaimer.
- May 'Outbreak' (May 11-18): Classified Alpha Bridge, Classified Final Measure, Classified Predator's Mark.
- June 'Ambush' (Jun 08-15): Alpha Bridge and Hunter's Faith (Listed without the 'Classified' prefix, though expect these to be the classified versions for the event caches).
This long-term planning is a huge win for the remaining Division agents. In a city where society has collapsed, knowing when and where to find the gear needed to survive the next firefight is critical intelligence. Check your inventories, clear your stashes, and prepare to grind the Global Event playlist. The meta is calling.
Soren