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The gritty universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a tabletop RPG that explores the series' apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This endeavor will bring the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.

Launch products are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players enter the story.

Work on the RPG has been in progress for about three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, particularly in North America. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with shipping projected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

A preview at the system confirms it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and strategic approach. Players use skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Rolling a natural 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Combat Focus On Positioning and Awareness

Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to reward teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.

A Novel Wound System

The way injuries is tracked adds a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an operative is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
3. Any player in this state must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.

An Introductory Adventure

A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an assault by the notorious Rikers faction, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed closer to the campaign launch.