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The Division 2 Red Horizon Public Test Server Closes Today

By GFA Staff · August 17, 2026

Ubisoft's latest Public Test Server for The Division 2 officially reaches its scheduled conclusion today. The Red Horizon PTS, which went live on Ubisoft Connect on August 14, wraps up testing at 2:00 PM CEST on August 17 after three intensive days of player evaluations.

The approximately 100GB test client gave PC players an advance hands-on preview of the upcoming season's headline features. Community testing focused heavily on the high-intensity Blackout Dark Zone, new seasonal gameplay modifiers, revamped PvP balance parameters, and fresh exotic gear sets.

Developer Massive Entertainment utilizes these public test windows to gather critical telemetry and player sentiment before deploying seasonal content to the live production servers. Feedback gathered during the Red Horizon PTS will directly shape balancing passes before the update launches globally. Read official patch notes on Ubisoft and stay informed on [GameForceAsia](/news).

Key Takeaways & FAQs

Q: When does The Division 2 Red Horizon PTS shut down? A: The Red Horizon PTS closes today, August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CEST on PC.

Q: What major features were tested in the Red Horizon PTS? A: Players tested the Blackout Dark Zone, upcoming seasonal modifiers, weapon balance changes, and new gear sets.

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