Tom Clancy's The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop Gaming World as a Brutally Tactical Tabletop Role-Playing Game
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division is being translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership was established to create a TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to launch in April of 2026.
"This project aims to deliver the franchise’s distinctive tension, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a fresh avenue to engage with The Division through deep narrative and player-driven missions," reads an official release.
Initial offerings are set to feature a beginner's box, core rulebooks, a GM screen, miniatures, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Apocalyptic World
In this setting, a lethal pathogen called Green Poison was released in NYC, sending the United States into chaos. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and hostile groups rise, turning the urban landscape into a warzone. To restore order, the government {activate|deploy] The Division, a covert network of undercover operatives. This is where the agents come in.
Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately several years, and it is reportedly finished. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a wider audience, specifically in the United States. Manufacturing is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping projected for the latter part of 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
A preview at the system confirms it uses d10s exclusively through its proprietary GRIS system, encouraging a fast-paced and strategic style. Agents use skills or traits to assemble small dice pools, usually between one and five d10s.
- Rather than summing the total, players choose a single “result die” from the pool.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Awareness
Battles stress positioning and environmental awareness, reflecting the video games. Factors like cover, height advantage, or line of sight directly influence dice rolls. This system is designed to favor coordination and smart positioning over raw numbers.
A Thematic Health System
The way injuries is tracked adds a interesting thematic twist. Operatives have a wound threshold; taking heavy hits weakens their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative is downed, but they’re not knocked out.
- They can still move and perform restricted acts, simulating the last stand common to many shooter games.
- Any player in this state must roll on a trauma table, potentially gaining persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
A Ready-to-Play Adventure
A publicly available introductory rulebook will be released in the near future. It contains a ready-to-play introductory scenario titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group lead the search for a lost doctor squad and work to stop an attack by the notorious Rikers gang, who have taken over that Manhattan district. Further information and the complete product lineup will be unveiled near the Kickstarter start date.
