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The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive planned to begin in April of 2026.

"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the table, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an official release.

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

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

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

Work on the game has been underway for about three years, and it is confirmed to be complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider audience, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing will start right after the campaign, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.

An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players use abilities to roll a handful of dice, typically from one to five d10s.

• Rather than summing the total, players choose a single “resolution die” from the pool.
• This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
• Rolling a perfect 10 triggers special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.

Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to reward coordination and smart positioning instead of raw numbers.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way injuries is managed adds a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an operative is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They can still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a trauma table, risking persistent effects like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Scenario

A publicly available introductory rulebook will be released soon. It includes a ready-to-play 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 Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.