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The gritty world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to develop a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s apocalyptic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive planned to begin in April of 2026.

"This endeavor aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, providing fans a fresh avenue to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and player-driven missions," reads an announcement.

Launch products are set to feature a starter set, core rulebooks, a Game Master screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and violent factions emerge, turning the city into a warzone. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.

Work on the game has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will serve as a preorder system to access a wider audience, particularly in North America. Manufacturing will start right after the fundraiser, with deliveries expected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

An early look at the system reveals it uses 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical approach. Players leverage skills or traits to roll a handful of dice, typically between one and five d10s.

• Instead of summing the total, participants select a single “result die” from the pool.
• This dice is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Rolling a perfect 10 triggers additional bonuses, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Engagements Emphasize Positioning and Awareness

Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics over raw numbers.

A Thematic Health Mechanic

The way health is managed introduces a compelling narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the size of their dice pool.

1. At zero health, an agent is downed, but they’re not unconscious.
2. They may still crawl and perform restricted acts, emulating the last stand common to video game shooters.
3. Any agent in this state must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Adventure

A free introductory rulebook is promised soon. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players spearhead the search for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be unveiled near the campaign launch.