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The intense universe from Tom Clancy’s The Division is being adapted into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a tabletop RPG set within the series' post-pandemic landscape. This initiative was revealed, with a funding drive planned to launch in April of 2026.

"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, strategic depth, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," states an official release.

Initial offerings will include a starter set, essential manuals, a GM screen, miniatures, and several premium versions.

Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World

In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in NYC, plunging the nation into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions rise, turning the urban landscape into a battlefield. To preserve law and order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the players enter the story.

Development on the RPG has been underway for about several years, and it is reportedly complete. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a preorder system to reach a broader audience, specifically in North America. Production will start right after the fundraiser, with shipping projected for later in 2026.

A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System

An early look at the game's rules confirms it uses 10-sided dice predominantly through its new GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually 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 natural 10 grants special effects, such as increased harm or enhanced aid.

Engagements Focus On Tactical Placement and Awareness

Battles prioritize placement and situational awareness, reflecting the source material. Elements like cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of simple statistics.

A Novel Health Mechanic

The way injuries is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage reduces 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 can still move and take limited actions, simulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
3. Any player knocked down must roll on a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like trauma or mobility-impairing wounds.

A Ready-to-Play Scenario

A publicly available introductory rulebook is promised soon. It includes a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, players lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and must thwart an attack by the violent Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup will be detailed closer to the campaign launch.