The Division 2 - Stretch Goals: Broken Grind or Necessary Challenge

The Division 2 stretch goals are here, but players are asking the big question: is the grind fair, or is it completely broken? With items like the Lexington, Turmoil Kneepads, and even raid-exclusive exotics back in the loot pool, drop rates are painfully low and the grind feels more like a lottery than a reward system.

In this video, we take a deep dive into how stretch goals really work, why the current grind vs reward balance doesn’t feel right, and what Ubisoft could do to fix it. From bloated loot pools to wasted Seasonal XP, we’ll break down why so many players are frustrated — and what changes could make this system fun again.

Should Ubisoft rework stretch goals into a vendor-based system that gives players more control? Or should the grind stay the way it is? Let’s talk about it.

📌 Topics covered:

Stretch goals explained in Division 2

Lexington drop rate and loot bloat

Turmoil Kneepads & raid-exclusive exotic grind

Why RNG feels unrewarding

The “vendor solution” idea

Seasonal XP and why fun activities don’t pay off

Grind vs reward in looter shooters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTN6ryQmnjE&list=PL8FHJl533IR4ITc559dMtWxR3uqV8XrjK

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