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The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration has been formed to create a TTRPG that explores the franchise’s post-pandemic landscape. The project has been announced, with a funding drive planned to begin in the spring of 2026.

"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.

Initial offerings are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

In this universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic worsens, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, transforming the city into a battlefield. 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 in progress for about three years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a preorder system to reach a broader market, specifically in North America. Manufacturing will start immediately following the campaign, with shipping expected for the latter part of 2026.

An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System

A preview at the game's rules reveals it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and tactical 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 group.
• This die is then compared against a set challenge number.
• Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.

Engagements Emphasize Tactical Placement and Situational Insight

Fights prioritize placement and situational awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like taking cover, height advantage, or line of sight have a direct impact success chances. This mechanic seems built to reward teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.

A Thematic Health System

The way injuries is managed introduces a interesting narrative layer. Agents have a injury limit; taking heavy hits reduces their capabilities by decreasing the number of d10s.

1. At critical condition, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
2. They may still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the "downed" state common to video game shooters.
3. Any agent knocked down must consult a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.

A Ready-to-Play Scenario

A free Quickstart Guide will be released soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this mission, players lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. Further information and the full range of offerings will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.