The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A collaboration was established to develop a TTRPG set within the franchise’s post-pandemic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a crowdfunding campaign planned to launch in the spring of 2026.
"This endeavor will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the table, offering fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Launch products are set to feature a starter set, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.
In this universe, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, plunging the United States into chaos. As the crisis 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 covert network of sleeper agents. This is where the agents come in.
Work on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, specifically in the United States. Production is slated to begin right after the fundraiser, with shipping expected for later in 2026.
A preview at the game's rules reveals it uses d10s predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic approach. Agents leverage skills or traits to assemble a handful of dice, usually between one and five d10s.
Battles stress positioning and situational awareness, mirroring the source material. Factors like taking cover, elevation, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics instead of raw numbers.
The way health is tracked adds a compelling narrative layer. Operatives have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their effectiveness by lowering the size of their dice pool.
A free introductory rulebook will be released soon. It contains a ready-to-play starting adventure 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 faction, who have seized control of that Manhattan district. More specifics and the full range of offerings will be detailed near the campaign launch.
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