location
Manhattan Dark Zone
The initial containment zone where first-wave Agents are abandoned and where supply drops create a dangerous scavenging economy.
Connectionnot applicable
Continuitydivision game universe
Canon scopegame canon
Verificationsource reviewed
Reviewed2026-07-19
Containment and abandonment
The Dark Zone begins as a containment measure but becomes the place where the first wave collapses and emergency supply flows attract scavengers, setting conditions for rogue Agents and faction power. [1]
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The immediate response to the outbreak attempts to contain it within the Dark Zone. [1]
- confirmed
First-wave Division Agents are abandoned in the Dark Zone, where most are killed or go rogue. [1]
- confirmed
Frequent supply drops for trapped survivors and Agents make the Dark Zone lucrative for scavengers. [1]
Sources
- [1] The Division 2 – State of the Game Recap: The Story So Far — Ubisoft News (2020-02-05). Accessed 2026-07-19.