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The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to develop a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, offering fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, figurines, and several premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into turmoil. As the crisis escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups emerge, transforming the city into a warzone. To preserve law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.

Development on the game has been underway for approximately three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, specifically in the United States. Production will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Agents use abilities to assemble small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
• Rolling a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Combat Focus On Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This system seems built to reward coordination and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.

A Thematic Health Mechanic

The way injuries is managed adds a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an agent collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They can still move and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any player knocked down must consult a injury chart, risking lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Adventure

A free introductory rulebook will be released in the near future. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled closer to the campaign launch.