👻 The Division 2 Halloween Event 2025: Hunting The Houndsman
Darkness has fallen once again on D.C. as The Division 2 kicks off its Halloween Event 2025, running from October 21 to November 11. This year’s event introduces a chilling new foe, exclusive cosmetics, and a brand-new Named Weapon. Here is your full intel on the Houndsman Hunt, how to secure your rewards, and a critical tip for maxing out your Expertise.

The Project Chain & The “Quickstep” Pistol
Starting October 28, a separate Project Chain becomes available for the final two weeks of the event. This chain features seven daily tasks, independent of the Houndsman activity, allowing you to earn:
This Named Pistol is a must-have for speed builds, featuring the Sport Mode Talent:
- Sport Mode: Grants +20% Movement Speed when the pistol is unholstered (does not stack with other movement speed bonuses).
⚠️ PSA: Save Your Caches for Expertise!
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For those who are curious, here are the objectives for the Halloween 25 Project Chain:
- Day 1. Neutralize 4 Named Hyenas
- Day 2. Neutralize 4 Named True Sons
- Day 3. Neutralize 4 Named Outcasts
- Day 4. Neutralize 4 Named Hyenas
- Day 5. Neutralize 4 Named True Sons
- Day 6. Neutralize 4 Named Outcasts
- Day 7. Neutralize 4 Named Black Tusks
And here are the rewards for the Halloween 25 Project Chain:
- Day 1. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Mask
- Day 2. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Gloves
- Day 3. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Boots
- Day 4. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Pants, Sinister Shade Kneepads
- Day 5. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Backpack Trophy
- Day 6. Named Cache x2, Recalibration Cache, Optimization Cache, Exotic Components x3, Sinister Shade Shirt, Sinister Shade Holster
- Day 7. Quickstep