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The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to create a tabletop RPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in April of 2026.

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

Initial offerings will include a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, figurines, and several premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Dystopian World

In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, transforming the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the agents enter the story.

Work on the game has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to access a wider audience, particularly in North America. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

An Innovative Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the system reveals it employs d10s exclusively through its new GRIS system, promoting a streamlined and strategic approach. Players use abilities to roll small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This die is then measured against a set challenge number.
• Rolling a natural 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles stress placement and environmental awareness, mirroring the video games. Elements like taking cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence dice rolls. This mechanic seems built to favor teamwork and smart positioning over simple statistics.

A Thematic Wound Mechanic

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

1. At critical condition, an agent is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They can still crawl and take limited actions, emulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
3. Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or crippling injuries.

A Ready-to-Play Adventure

A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a pre-made introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an assault by the violent Rikers gang, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled closer to the Kickstarter start date.