Players were apparently joining the games roguelike Descent mode partway through matches via a loophole in Ubisoft Connects interface.

The team says the bug yielded an unfair amount of XP and SHD levels, hence the penalties.

We have thoroughly investigated the situation and identified individuals who have systematically used the exploits.

A soldier stares up at the burning capitol building in The Division 2

Let those without sin (exploit experience) cast the first stone (two-week suspensions), I guess.

Regardless, even in its fifth year The Division 2 is still going strong.

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A big text box from the Division 2 team