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The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a tabletop RPG set within the franchise’s apocalyptic setting. The project has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.

"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a new way to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.

Launch products will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen known as Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and violent factions rise, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.

Work on the game has been in progress for about three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a preorder system to reach a broader market, specifically in North America. Manufacturing is slated to begin right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic style. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, players select a single “result die” from the group.
• This dice is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Achieving a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.

Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Fights prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and smart positioning instead of simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way injuries is tracked introduces a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.

1. At zero health, an operative collapses, but is not knocked out.
2. They may still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the "downed" state seen in many shooter games.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Adventure

A free Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. More specifics and the complete product lineup will be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.