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The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be adapted into a tabletop role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a TTRPG that explores the series' apocalyptic setting. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to launch in the spring of 2026.

"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to experience The Division through deep narrative and mission-based gameplay," states an announcement.

Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Exploring The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a deadly virus called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the United States into chaos. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and violent factions rise, transforming the city into a warzone. To restore order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the agents enter the story.

Development on the game has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to access a wider market, specifically in North America. Production is slated to begin right after the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical style. Players use skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.

• Instead of adding results together, players choose a single “result die” from the group.
• This dice is then measured against a target difficulty.
• Achieving a natural 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.

Combat Emphasize Positioning and Situational Insight

Fights stress positioning and environmental awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like taking cover, elevation, or line of sight directly influence success chances. This mechanic is designed to reward teamwork and smart positioning over simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way injuries is tracked introduces a interesting narrative layer. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the size of their dice pool.

1. At critical condition, an operative is downed, but is not knocked out.
2. They may still move and take limited actions, simulating the "downed" state seen in video game shooters.
3. Any agent in this state must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

An Introductory Scenario

A free introductory rulebook is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, the group spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and must thwart an attack by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup are expected to be unveiled near the campaign launch.