Side Missions

Navigate the streets of New York in Tom Clancy's The Division. Discover how to approach side missions and encounters neighborhood by neighborhood to best clear the map.

Hey there, Agent! So you're ready to dive into the side missions and encounters scattered across New York City in Tom Clancy's The Division? Smart move! Tackling these will really help you get a feel for the different neighborhoods and beef up your character. The game organizes these by area, and it's a good idea to stick to the neighborhoods you've already discovered first. That way, you're not wandering into areas that are way above your current level, and you can focus on clearing out what's available to you. Plus, discovering new areas can sometimes complicate the mission objectives you're already working on.

When you're looking at your map, don't forget you can mark any mission or side-mission you want to pursue. This will give you the most direct route to get there, which is super handy when you're trying to be efficient. Also, make sure you're checking the Situation Board whenever you can – it updates your map and helps you track down your next objective. Keep an eye out for those 'targets of opportunity' too, like resource icons or collectibles like phone calls. They'll pop up on your map when you get close or do something that reveals them, and grabbing them is always a good idea!

This guide will help you break down the side missions neighborhood by neighborhood, starting with the Pennsylvania Plaza area where your Base of Operations is located, and then working our way outwards. We'll help you make sure you don't miss a thing!