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The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic landscape. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," reads an official release.

Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, figurines, and several premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.

Development on the game has been in progress for about three years, and it is confirmed to be finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider audience, specifically in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping expected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the system reveals it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic style. Agents use abilities to assemble a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.

• Rather than summing the total, players choose a single “result die” from the group.
• This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
• Achieving a perfect 10 grants additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Engagements Focus On Positioning and Awareness

Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like cover, height advantage, or visibility have a direct impact success chances. This system seems built to favor coordination and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.

A Thematic Health Mechanic

The way health is managed adds a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They may still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Scenario

A free introductory rulebook is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group lead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be detailed closer to the campaign launch.