Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
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 TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. The project was revealed, with a crowdfunding campaign scheduled to begin in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and memorable setting to the tabletop, offering fans a new way to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," states an official release.
Initial offerings will include a beginner's box, essential manuals, a Game Master screen, figurines, and several deluxe editions.
Delving Into The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus known as Green Poison was unleashed in New York City, sending the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic worsens, civil order breaks down and hostile groups emerge, turning the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of sleeper agents. That’s where the players come in.
Work on the RPG has been in progress for approximately several years, and it is reportedly complete. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will serve as a pre-launch sales platform to access a broader market, particularly in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the campaign, with deliveries projected for later in 2026.
A Streamlined Tactical System: The GRIS System
A preview at the game's rules confirms it employs 10-sided dice exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a streamlined and tactical style. Agents use skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, typically between one and five d10s.
- Instead of summing the total, players select a single “result die” from the group.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or enhanced aid.
Combat Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Fights prioritize positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence success chances. This system seems built to favor teamwork and clever tactics over raw numbers.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Agents have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their effectiveness by decreasing the number of d10s.
- At critical condition, an agent is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
- They may still crawl and take limited actions, simulating the last stand common to video game shooters.
- Any agent knocked down must consult a injury chart, potentially gaining lingering conditions like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario called Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the hunt for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers faction, who have taken over that NYC neighborhood. Further information and the complete product lineup will be unveiled near the campaign launch.