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The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the tabletop, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.

Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.

Exploring The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in New York City, sending the nation into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, civil order breaks down and violent factions emerge, turning the city into a battlefield. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. That’s where the players enter the story.

Work on the RPG has been in progress for about several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider market, specifically in North America. Production is slated to begin right after the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules confirms it uses d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic style. Players leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
• This dice is then compared against a target difficulty.
• Rolling a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Combat Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to reward teamwork and smart positioning over raw numbers.

A Thematic Wound System

The way health is tracked adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
2. They can still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
3. Any player knocked down must roll on a injury chart, risking persistent effects like trauma or crippling injuries.

A Ready-to-Play Scenario

A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be detailed closer to the campaign launch.